Research Methods 1 Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
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What does a correlational study do?

A

Investigates relationships between 2 variables.

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2
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What are the ‘themes’ in thematic analysis?

A

Key statements from participants answers to form categories.

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3
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Extraneous variable should be…..

A

Controlled for

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4
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When do participants lose their right to withdraw their data from studies?

A

Once its published

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5
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What should an info sheet contain when interviewing children to meet ethic standards?

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Info is confidential and purpose of study.

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6
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What is a 95% confidence interval?

A

Estimate where the population mean is likely to fall.

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7
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What is a research design?

A

Framework for each stage of collection and analysis of data.

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8
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What is a longitudinal study?

A

Info gathered on same subjects over different period of time.

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9
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What is a dependent variable?

A

the variable being tested in an experiment.

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10
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What are confounding variables?

A

Outside influences that change the effect of an IV and DV

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11
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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled

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