AAQ and EBQ Flashcards
Research Methods
-experiment
-case study
-correlational study
-meta analysis
-naturalistic observation
Operational Definition
the specific definition used for a non-specific term
Describe the Meaning of the Mean
describe why the mean is relevant to the hypothesis
Ethical Guidelines
-informed consent and assent
-protection from harm
-confidentiality and anonymity
-deception and debriefing
Generalizability
the ability to apply a fact to a larger group
Findings Support or Refute ______
how do the findings compare to the hypothesis (or _____)
Experimental Study
studies with controlled situations and tests
Case Study
in depth investigation on a specific person or group
Correlational Study
Describing the relationship between variables
Meta Analysis
Analysis of multiple studies of the same topic
Naturalistic Observation
Observing behavior in its natural setting
Informed Consent
consent from a participant
Informed Assent
consent from a legal guardian or caretaker
Protection from Harm
protect from physical or mental risk
Confidentiality
information is kept private and secure
Anonymity
lack of identifying information
Deception
telling the participant that they are being studied for thing A when in reality its thing B
Debrief
after a study participants are told the reality of the study and given the opportunity to ask questions (used after deception)
Animal Ethics
-minimize pain and distress
-provide good housing and care
-justify the use of animals
study where you control every element
Experimental Study
study focusing on one preexisting person or group
Case Study
study of how two variables relate
Correlational Study
study that combines multiple preexisting study results
Meta Analysis
study where you watch something/someone in their natural environment
Naturalistic Observation
approval of participation from a participant
Informed Consent
consent from a legal guardian or caretaker
Informed Assent
protect from physical or mental risk
Protection from Harm
keeping personal or identifying information private
Confidentiality
not collecting personal or identifying information
Anonymity
telling the participant the experiment is studying A when its actually studying B, then explaining the truth and discussing it afterwords
Deception and Debrief
