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Experimental method
What is the experimental method,
Define aim,
Define hypothesis
8  cards
Variables
Define dependant variable,
Define independent variable,
What are extraneous variables
10  cards
Pilot studies
What is a single blind procedure,
What is the purpose of a single b...,
What is a
8  cards
Reliability
What is reliability,
What are two ways of assessing re...,
What is test retest reliability
8  cards
Validity
What is validity,
What is internal validity,
What is external validity
9  cards
Sampling
What is the target population,
What is the sample,
Define sampling techniques
19  cards
Ethical issues
What are ethical issues,
What is the bps code of ethics,
What are the 4 founding principle...
10  cards
Experiment types
What are the four types of experi...,
Define laboratory experiment,
Give 2 advantages of lab experiments
13  cards
Experimental design
Define independent groups,
Define repeated measures,
Define matched pairs
11  cards
Types of observation
Define a naturalistic observation,
Define controlled observation,
Define covert observation
19  cards
Observational design
What is an unstructured observation,
What is a structured observation,
What are behavioural categories
14  cards
Self-report techniques (interviews and questionnaires)
What are three types of closed qu...,
Give an advantage of using closed...,
Give an advantage of using closed...
21  cards
Correlations
What is a correlation,
Which type of graph is used to pr...,
What is a positive correlation
10  cards
Analysis and interpretation of correlation
What is a co variable,
How are correlations plotted,
What is a correlation coefficient
4  cards
Case studies and content analysis
What is a case study,
What are two strengths of using a...,
What are two limitations of using...
10  cards
Kinds of data
What is qualitative data,
What is quantitative data,
What is a strength of using quali...
15  cards
Descriptive statistics
What are descriptive statistics,
What are measures of central tend...,
What are three measures of centra...
20  cards
Graphs
What are 5 ways of presenting qua...,
What is a scattergram,
What is a bar chart
8  cards
Self-report Techniques AND Experimental Desgin
What are four conditions needed w...,
How can the overuse of jargon tec...,
How can emotive language be an is...
6  cards
Peer Review And The Economy Implications Of Psychological Research
What is peer review,
What are the 3 main aims of peer ...,
What is a strength of the peer re...
10  cards
Statisticsl Testing And The Sign Test
Why do we use statistical testing,
What is the difference between a ...,
What is the sign test
10  cards

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