2.3 Quantitative methods Flashcards
1
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experimental vs correlational
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IV is manipulated in exp. whereas no manipulation of variables in correlational
2
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what do correlations measure?
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the STRENGTH and DIRECTION of the relationship between TWO variables
3
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define experiment
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- rm that tests hypothesis and allows researchers to make conclusions
4
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meta-analysis
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- analyzing multiple studies (statistical) on a single topic
5
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publication bias
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possible that published studies are not representative of all work done a the topic
6
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the 3 techniques for assessing behaviors associated with age
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- cross sectional
- longitudinal
- mixed longitudinal
7
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cross-sectional study
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groups of people of varying ages for one topic
8
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longitudinal study
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same group of individuals observed for a long period of time
9
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mixed longitudinal
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groups of different ages observed for a period of time
