Chapter 1 review Flashcards
A theory is an?
An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes behavior or events.
Hypothesis is a?
testable prediction that is often implied by a theory.
Name the four
descriptive strategies.
Case study, naturalistic observation, self report, and random sampling
What are the three benefits of a Theory?
- Examines one individual in depth
- Provides fruitful ideas
- Cannot be used to generalize conclusion
what are the three benefits to a naturalist observation?
records behavior in the natural setting, describes but does not explain behavior, and it can be revealing.
What are the two benefits to a self report?
It can examine many cases in depth, and it has the wording effect.
What is the benefit of random sampling?
uses random sampling of the population for best results.
Explain correlation
an observation where two traits and attributes are related to each other
Experimental and control groups can _____ ?
compare the two together to correlate the factors.
An independent variable is the factor that is _______?
manipulated
the dependent variable is the factor that is ______?
measured.
The confounding variable is the factor other than the _____ ______ that might produce an effect.
independent variable
what is intentional deception?
purposely giving false information
define the risk/gain assessment
where any risk is involved in a experiment
What is statistical significance?
the degree to which a research outcome cannot reasonably be attributed to the operation of chance or random factors.
