Research Strategies

Question 1

The Scientific Method

Answer 1

(7) - Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data Analysis, Conclusion, and Communication

Question 2

Theory

Answer 2

Explains behaviors or events

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Testable, falsifiable predictions in the form of statements (not questions)

Question 4

Falsifiable

Answer 4

To be able to be proven false

Question 5

Operational Definition

Answer 5

Precise, measurable definitions of procedure and concepts

Question 6

Replication

Answer 6

Making sure others are able to validate our results

Question 7

Peer review

Answer 7

To maintain the integrity of science and validate results by other experts in the field of study

Question 8

Research

Answer 8

Gather knowledge and sources.

Question 9

Study

Answer 9

Investigation of a group or situation

Question 10

Correlation

Answer 10

A measure of the extent to which two factors vary together (explains extent of which two factors vary together)

Question 11

Correlation Coefficient

Answer 11

Statistical index of the relationship between two things

Question 12

Description

Answer 12

A statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds,

Question 13

Experimental

Answer 13

Relating to, based on, or having the nature of experiment

Question 14

Wording Effects

Answer 14

Describes the possible effects on participants caused by the order of presented words or even the choice of the words themselves

Question 15

Representative Sampling

Answer 15

Is a group or set chosen from a larger statistical population according to specified characteristics

Question 16

Population

Answer 16

The total number of individuals (humans or other organisms) in a given geographical area.

Question 17

Sample

Answer 17

The method by which participants are selected to be included in a study

Question 18

Experiment

Answer 18

A scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects in order to learn about something

Question 19

Control Group

Answer 19

a group in the experiment which a variable is not being teste

Question 20

Random Sampling

Answer 20

A technique in which each person is equally likely to be selected.

Question 21

Random Assignment

Answer 21

every participant having an equal chance of being in either the experimental group or the control group

Question 22

Double-Blind Procedure

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Neither the participant nor the researcher knows who receives the placebo or the real treatment

Question 23

Placebo Effect

Answer 23

Participants reported real improvement after taking the fake treatment

Question 24

Independent Variable

Answer 24

Manipulation factor of interest

Question 25

Dependent Variable

Answer 25

Measuring the outcome of interest

Question 26

Co-founding Variable

Answer 26

factors other than the independent variable that may cause a result

Question 27

Why is it so important to think of psychology as a science?

Answer 27

Aid society to function better through the application of scientific research.

Question 28

Why do research methods matter for psychology?

Answer 28

Provides us with valuable information that helps to improve human lives

Question 29

What makes for a useful theory?

Answer 29

testable, be coherent, be economical, be generalizable, and explain known findings

Question 30

What are the main requirements for a hypothesis?

Answer 30

Testable, and a scientific hypothesis must be falsifiable.

Question 31

Why don’t we use the term “prove(s)” when describing the results of a study?

Answer 31

Because the results of research studies are based on probabilities

Question 32

What are descriptive studies and what are they used for?

Answer 32

Descriptive research aims to accurately and systematically describe a population, situation or phenomenon.

Question 33

What are two possible issues with surveys and interviews

Answer 33

inaccurate or unreliable data

Question 34

What is the purpose of correlational research?

Answer 34

investigates relationships between variables without the researcher controlling or manipulating any of them