Actual psych test one Flashcards
1
Q
Subjective quantitative
A
rating scales
2
Q
Subjective qualitative
A
focus group, questionnaires
3
Q
Objective quantitative
A
heart rate, behavioural counts
4
Q
Limitations of a small sample
A
too small, can’t be representative of population’s diversity and therefore results cannot be generalised.
Statistical power is less in a small sample, meaning participant variables will skewer results more.
5
Q
Validity
A
is it measuring what is it meant to measure
6
Q
Face validity
A
appears as though it will measure what it is suppose to
7
Q
External validity
A
are conclusion able to be generalised?
8
Q
What effects external validity
A
Sample size
artificial nature of experiment
9
Q
what lowers reliability
A
social desirability
participant variables such as pre-existing conditions
10
Q
Reliability
A
Consistency of results
