Chapter 2 - Research Methods in Psychology Flashcards

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Hindsight bias

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the “I knew it along”

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2
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Variable

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condition, event, situation

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3
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Construct

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psychological variables such as emotions

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4
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Operational definitions

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making abstract ideas measurable

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5
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Correlation coefficient

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how related or unrelated two variables are

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Positive correlations

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both variables moving together (up or down)
Ex) Age and shoe size

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Negative correlation

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Variables move in opposite directions
Ex) Aging and hair growth

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8
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No correlation

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variables are not connected

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9
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Random selection

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giving an equal chance for people to participate in the research

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Correlational experimental

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assessing the degree of relation between two or more variables

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Strengths of correlational

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Explains the relationship between to phenomenon’s

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12
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Limitations of correlational

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correlation is never causation - cannot say x causes y

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13
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Experimental method

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can determine causation

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14
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Independent variables

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variables that can be manipulated

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15
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dependant variables

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outcome that is measured based on the independent variables

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16
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Extraneous variables

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variables that could influence the DV other than the IV

17
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Random assignment

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participants are randomly assigned to either groups

18
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Confounding variables

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a type of extraneous variables - the EV cannot be separated from the IV, they grow alongside

19
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Limitations of experimental

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time consuming, difficult, not generalizable because of level of control