Chapter 6 & 7 Flashcards
A descriptive account of the behavior, past history, and other relevant factors concerning a specific individual
Case study
The use of existing sources of information for research. Sources include statistical records, survey archives, and written records.
Archival research
A set of rules used to categorize observations
Coding system
Systemic analysis of recorded communications
Content analysis
Descriptive method in which observations are made in a natural social setting
Naturalistic observation
A technique of observing a situation where in the observer takes an active role in the situation
Participant observation
A type of case study in which the life of an individual is analyzed using psychological theory
Psychobiography
A problem of measurement in which the measure changes the behavior being observed
Reactivity
Observations of one or more specific variables, usually made in a precisely defined setting
Systemic observation
A survey where the interviewers questions are prompted on the computer screen, and the data are entered directly into the computer for analysis
Computer assisted telephone interview
A question with a limited number of response alternatives
Close ended question
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
Cluster sampling
And interval of values within which there is a given level of confidence where the population lies
Confidence interval
An interview in which the interviewer and responded meet to conduct the interview
Face to face interview
An interview with a group of about 6 to 10 individuals brought together for a period of usually 2 to 3 hours
Focus group
Hey Mark along a continuous 100 mm line that is anchored with descriptions at each end
Graphic rating scale
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
Haphazard sampling
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
Interviewer bias
Type of sampling procedure in which one cannot specify the probability that any member of the population will be included in the sample
Nonprobability sampling
Hey question and which respondents are free to answer in anyway they like
Open ended question
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
Panel study
The defined group of individuals from which a sample is drawn
Population
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
Probability sampling
A type of haphazard sample conducted to obtain predetermined types of individuals for the sample
Purposive sample