Chapter 2

Question 1

Hindsight Bias

Answer 1

Already knowing the outcome of a situation creates bias.

Question 2

Coincidence Error

Answer 2

Mistakenly perceiving order in random events

Question 3

Over Confidence Error

Answer 3

Self-confidence causing a bias

Question 4

Descriptive Research

Answer 4

Systematic/Objective observation of peopleq

Question 5

Case Study

Answer 5

Examining an individual in depth

Question 6

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 6

Observing natural behavior

Question 7

Survey

Answer 7

Self-Report

Question 8

Correlation

Answer 8

Observation that 2 traits or attributes are related to each other; A measure of how 2 factors vary together

Question 9

Correlation Coefficient

Answer 9

Number representing strength and direction of correlation. 1 = Most

Question 10

Independent variable

Answer 10

Manipulated

Question 11

Dependent variable

Answer 11

Measured

Question 12

Confounding variable

Answer 12

Any Other Variable

Question 13

Cross sectional

Answer 13

Assess individuals at different ages

Question 14

Longitudinal

Answer 14

Assess same people over an extended period of time

Question 15

Cross-Sequential

Answer 15

Start with cross sectional and follow longitudinally

Question 16

Normal curve

Answer 16

Hump in the middle of the curve

Question 17

Skewed distribution

Answer 17

Flatter curve