Chapter 2 - Part 1 and 2

Question 1

Variable

Answer 1

Can be measured or controlled

Question 2

Participating in studies - Samples vs Population

Answer 2

Samples - must represent the population as a whole

Population - Can be randomly selected

Question 3

Ways to collect data

Answer 3

1. Self reporting
2. Standardized tests
3. Archival data
4. Physiological measures (eg ; Blood pressure, heart rate, ect.)

Question 4

Case studies

Answer 4

Includes interviews, looking over records, direct observation, psychological testing.

Question 5

Correlation

Answer 5

Exists when two variables are correlated with eachother (measuring variables.)