Ch 1 Flashcards
Hypothesis
Prediction about the outcome of your specific research based on the theory it was developed from
Theory-Data Cycle
- Theory
- Research Q’s
- Research Design
- Hypothesis
- Data
if data supports theory, it strengthens it.
If it doesn’t, revise either research design or theory
Theory
statement or set of statements that describe the general principals of how variables relate to each other.
What does a theory have to be?
- parsimonious
- falsifiable
- supported by data
- doesn’t prove anything
Applied Research (define + how will findings be used?)
- research conducted with a practical problem in mind
- findings are applied to find solution to real life problem
Applied Research-
provide example
- efficacy of depression treatment in trauma survivors
- schools new lang. arts teaching method better than previous?
Data
Set of Observations
Questions to deepen research
- why does this occur
- when does it happen most?
- to whom does it apply?
- what are the limits?
Translational Research
uses lessons from basic research to develop + test applications
Translational Research
Provide Example
info learned on biochemistry of cell membranes –> new schizophrenia drug
Basic Research (define + how used)
- conducted to learn more about a topic (expand body of knowledge)
- what’s learned can be a foundation for later applied studies
Basic Research
Provide Example
- capacity of memory
- understand visual system
- motivations of depressed person
Scientific journals (define + audience)
- periodicals containing peer-reviewed articles written by qualified contributors
- audience is scientists and students w/in a particular discipline
Example of how types of Research work together
basic: what parts of brain activated in meditation?
translational: in lab study, can meditation improve GRE scores?
applied: does a school’s meditation program increase focus time on math?
Peer-review Process
- journal editors send manuscript to experts in field
- they review how interesting, novel, how well research is done
after publication:
- other scientists can cite it, do further work,
- or if they find flaws can publish commentary or competing studies
