research methods

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Decks in this class (29)

observational techniques
Naturalistic observations,
Controlled observations,
Covert observations
18  cards
pilot studies and blind procedures
Pilot study,
Single blind procedure,
Double blind procedure
4  cards
observational design
Unstructured observation,
Continuous recording,
Structured observation
18  cards
self-report techniques
Self report techniques,
Questionnaires,
Open questions
15  cards
self-report design
Likert scale,
Rating scale,
Fixed choice option item
5  cards
case studies
What is a case study,
Strengths,
Limitations
3  cards
content analysis
What is content analysis,
Coding,
Thematic analysis
5  cards
aim and hypothesis
Aim,
Hypothesis,
A directional hypothesis
4  cards
variables
Variable,
Independent variable,
Dependent variable
5  cards
research issues
Extraneous variables,
Confounding variables,
Demand characteristics
6  cards
experimental design
Experimental design,
Independent groups design,
Repeated measures design
12  cards
types of experiment
Lab experiment,
Field experiment,
Natural experiment
12  cards
populations and samples
Population,
Sample,
Sampling techniques
5  cards
sampling techniques
Random sampling,
Systematic sampling,
Systematic sample method
16  cards
ethical issues
Ethical issues,
Bps code of ethics,
Informed consent
9  cards
reliability
Reliability,
Test retest,
Inter rater reliability
7  cards
validity
Validity,
Face validity,
Internal validity
11  cards
features of science
Paradigm,
Paradigm shift,
Theory
8  cards
peer review
When does peer review occur,
What does peer review involve,
What are the main aims of peer re...
6  cards
correlations
Correlation,
Co variables,
Positive correlation
8  cards
kinds of data
Qualitative data,
Quantitative data,
Primary data
13  cards
measures of central tendency
Measures of central tendency,
Mean,
Median
10  cards
measures of dispersion
Measures of dispersion,
Range,
Standard deviation
9  cards
graphs
Tables,
Bar chart,
Bar chart uses
7  cards
statistical testing
Statistical testing,
Sign test,
Accepted significance level in ps...
12  cards
levels of measurement
Nominal data,
Ordinal data,
Ordinal data issues
6  cards
implications for economy
Question,
Attachment research role of the f...,
Mental illness treatments
3  cards
probability and significance
Probability,
Significance,
Critical value
10  cards
reporting psychological investigations
Abstract,
Introduction,
Method
6  cards

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