1
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What is a pilot study?
A
Small-scale trial run of the actual investigation
2
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Why is a pilot study conducted?
A
To check procedures, materials, measuring scale etc.
Make modifications if necessary
3
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When can a pilot study be use?
A
In any experiment, observation, interview or questionnaire
4
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What is double blind?
A
Neither the researcher or the participant knows which condition they are in
5
Q
What is single blind?
A
Participant doesn’t know the aims of the study but research does
6
Q
What is reduced due to single blind?
A
Demand characteristics
7
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What is a control group?
A
- Setting up a comparison
- Help establish causation
AQA Psychology - Research Methods
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Experimental Method18
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Control of Variables18
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Experimental Design14
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Types of Experiment15
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Sampling25
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Ethical Issues and Ways of Dealing with Them19
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Pilot Studies7
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Observational Techniques25
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Observational Designs10
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Self-Report Techniques14
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Self-Report Design12
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Correlations9
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Data Analysis: Kinds of Data18
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Data Analysis: Descriptive Statistics21
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Data Analysis: Graphs19
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Mathematical Content18
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Calculating the Sign Test3
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Peer Review and Psychology and the Economy8
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Case Studies and Content Analysis22
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Reliability15
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Types of Validity20
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Choosing a Statistical Test19
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Probability and Significance10
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Reporting Psychological Investigations9
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Features of Science7
