Chapter 4 notes

Question 1

A combination of qualitative and quantitative research is called what?

Answer 1

Mixed Methods Research

Question 2

What is the best way to form a conclusion in research methods

Answer 2

Acting on best evidence

Question 3

Qualitative research is better for what three things?

Answer 3

Generating hypotheses
Describing intricate processes,
Exploring subjective experiences of small groups (a clear sense on how variables are related)

Question 4

Qualitative research specifically seeks to avoid establishing parameters, what does this mean

Answer 4

they don’t want to box the patient in which tends to limit the range of the participants responses

Question 5

what is a disadvantage of qualitative research

Answer 5

harder to compare studies of similar phenomena (limited generalizability and limited external validity)

Question 6

Quantitative research is based on specific research designs intended to eliminate ______ _______

Answer 6

Confounding factors

Question 7

The use of ___________ measures generates data which can be statistically analyzed to identify trends, identify significant between-group differences, and describe performance

Answer 7

Validated mesures

Question 8

What is an Advantage of Quantitative research

Answer 8

It is well suited to examining the effectiveness of interventions and describing the population who have benefited from it

Question 9

It is reasonable for consumers of professional services to expect information concerning ….(3 things)

Answer 9

1) likely outcomes
2) Expected benefits
3) Potential risks

Question 10

what may help you to improve compliance (then knowing the benefits and risks) with a patient

Answer 10

educating patients about research findings

Question 11

What is Deductive Hypothesis Generation

Answer 11

going from general to specific (if _____ then ____.)

Question 12

A good theory must be able to accommodate ________ _______

Answer 12

Existing Data

Question 13

What does a theory help establish

Answer 13

the relationship between two or more variables (in a nomothetical network)

Question 14

What is Operationalization

Answer 14

translating a research question into measurable terms. May be necessary to choose multiple measures in order to capture relevant aspects of the concept.

Question 15

It is important for researchers to appreciate ____ and obstacles that would compromise the usefulness of research data

Answer 15

Cultural Assumptions

Question 16

What are the 3 types of relationships within two or more variables?

Answer 16

1. Correlation (the degree in which variables change together)
2. Moderation (is the treatment equally efficient for all participants) eg.does the treatment for bulimia work equally for both boys and girls
3. Mediation (what exactly is making a change?) eg.is It by changing body image, learning relaxation, etc.

Question 17

Most psychological studies are quasi-experimental in nature, what does this mean

Answer 17

finding the relation between two variables that are NOT random assignment

Question 18

What is Statistical Conclusion Validity

Answer 18

The degree to which the chosen statistical procedures support the conclusions and claims made by the study