Research Techniques Short Answers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Weakness of Observational Designs?
A
Just because the 2 DVs are correlated, we can’t conclude that one affects the other.
2
Q
What is Critical to Remember about Observational Designs?
A
Correlation does not imply causation.
3
Q
How can we Minimise Sampling Error?
A
By using bigger samples.
4
Q
How can we Avoid Sampling Bias?
A
By doing random sampling.
5
Q
What are 2 Ways to Eliminate Confounds?
A
Hold them constant, randomise them.
6
Q
What is a Benefit of Within-subjects Design?
A
Good for controlling subject confounds.
7
Q
What is a Benefit of Between-groups Design?
A
Good for controlling environment confounds.
8
Q
What are the 2 Benefits of Matched-pairs design?
A
Environmental confounds and subject confounds almost kept constant.
