Chapter 6 & 7 Flashcards

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A descriptive account of the behavior, past history, and other relevant factors concerning a specific individual

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Case study

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The use of existing sources of information for research. Sources include statistical records, survey archives, and written records.

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Archival research

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A set of rules used to categorize observations

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Coding system

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Systemic analysis of recorded communications

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Content analysis

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Descriptive method in which observations are made in a natural social setting

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Naturalistic observation

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A technique of observing a situation where in the observer takes an active role in the situation

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Participant observation

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A type of case study in which the life of an individual is analyzed using psychological theory

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Psychobiography

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A problem of measurement in which the measure changes the behavior being observed

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Reactivity

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Observations of one or more specific variables, usually made in a precisely defined setting

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Systemic observation

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A survey where the interviewers questions are prompted on the computer screen, and the data are entered directly into the computer for analysis

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Computer assisted telephone interview

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A question with a limited number of response alternatives

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Close ended question

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A probability sampling method in which existing groups or geographic areas, called clusters, are identified. clusters are randomly sampled and then everyone in the selected clusters participate in the study

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Cluster sampling

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And interval of values within which there is a given level of confidence where the population lies

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Confidence interval

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An interview in which the interviewer and responded meet to conduct the interview

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Face to face interview

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An interview with a group of about 6 to 10 individuals brought together for a period of usually 2 to 3 hours

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Focus group

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Hey Mark along a continuous 100 mm line that is anchored with descriptions at each end

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Graphic rating scale

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Selecting subjects in a haphazard manner usually on the basis of availability, and not with regard to having a representative sample of the population; a type of nonprobability sampling

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Haphazard sampling

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Intentional or unintentional influence exerted by an interviewer in such a way that the actual or interpreted behavior of respondents is consistent with the interviewers expectations

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Interviewer bias

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Type of sampling procedure in which one cannot specify the probability that any member of the population will be included in the sample

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Nonprobability sampling

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Hey question and which respondents are free to answer in anyway they like

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Open ended question

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Research in which the same sample of subjects is studied at two or more points in time, usually to assess changes that occur over time

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Panel study

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The defined group of individuals from which a sample is drawn

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Population

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Type of sampling procedure in which one is able to specify the probability that any member of the population will be included in the sample

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Probability sampling

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A type of haphazard sample conducted to obtain predetermined types of individuals for the sample

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Purposive sample

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A sampling procedure in which the sample is chosen to reflect the numerical composition of various subgroups in the population.
Quota sampling
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A sample that is obtained at random
Random sample
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A scale that asks people to provide "how much"judgments on any number of dimensions
Rating scale
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The percentage of people selected for a sample who actually completed a survey
Response rate
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A pattern of response to questions on a self-report measure that is not related to the content of the questions
Response set
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The process of choosing members of the population to be included in the sample
Sampling
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When you measure a single individual on a variable be obtained score may deviate from the true score
Sampling error
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The individuals or clusters of individuals in a population who might actually be selected for inclusion in the sample
Sampling frame
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Measure of the meaning of concepts that was developed by Osgood and his associates. Respondents rate any concept – person, object, behaviors, ideas – on a series of bipolar additive using seven-point scales.
Semantic differential scale
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A sampling procedure in which each member of the population has a equal probability of being included in the sample
Simple random sampling
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A probability sampling method in which a population is divided into subpopulation groups called strata; individuals are then randomly sampled from each of the strata
Stratified random sampling
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Employs the use of questionnaires and interviews to ask people to provide information about themselves – their attitudes and beliefs, demographics and other facts
Survey research
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An interview that takes place over the telephone
Telephone interview
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When you asked several questions about a topic, a respondent may employ a response set to agree or disagree with all of the questions
Yea-saying or nay-saying