Chapter 2 - Psychology

Question 1

conceptual definition

Answer 1

abstract idea of the variable

Question 2

operational definition

Answer 2

how variable is being manipulated

Question 3

p level

Answer 3

probability that results are due to chance no relationship

Question 4

statistical significance

Answer 4

results are unlikely due to chance

p<.05 = chances are due to pure chance

Question 5

Correlational Method

Answer 5

Describes correlation or relationship between variables

Question 6

Correlation Coefficient

Answer 6

Measures direction and strength of relationship between 2 variables

Question 7

+r (Positive)

Answer 7

High scores associate with high scores

Question 8

-r (negative)

Answer 8

High scores associate with low scores

Question 9

Control Group

Answer 9

Comparison group

Question 10

Mandane

Answer 10

How much do they look like real world (doesnt matter)

Question 11

Internal Validity

Answer 11

Degree to which we can be certain that independent variable, caused change in dependant variable

Question 12

External Validity

Answer 12

Degree to which results can be generalized outside the study to other situations & people