Ch 3.1 A Stats Refresher Flashcards
1
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Examples of Psychological Constructs
A
- Depression
-Extraversion - Attention
- EQ
2
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How do we typically measure depression?
A
- Self-report surveys
- Behavioral Observations
- Clinical Interviews
3
Q
How do we know are actually measuring depression? [placeholder]
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4
Q
Observed Score
A
True Score + Error
5
Q
Scales of Measurement
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- NOIR (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio)
6
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Nominal
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- Classifies groups based on distinguishable characteristics
- Think of Name/Categories when you think of Nominal
- No absolute zero
- YOU CAN NOT AVERAGE A NOMINAL VARIABLE
7
Q
Ordinal
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- Classification & rank ordering on some characteristic
- Order of magnitude
- No absolute zero
Ex: Socioeconomic status, education level, place in a race etc.
8
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Interval
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- Rank ordering with equidistant points
- No absolute zero
9
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Ratio
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- Interval plus absolute zero
- Ex: Strength test, temperature
