Chp 2 Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Two approaches of understanding behaviour
A
Hindsight
Prediction and Control
2
Q
Operational definition
A
Description of a property in concrete, measurable terms
3
Q
Descriptive research
A
Describe behavior in natural settings.
Case studies, naturalistic observations, surveys
4
Q
Major drawbacks of surveys
A
Hars to get representative sample
Rely on self-reports
Cannot use to see cause and effect
5
Q
Advantages of correlational studies
A
Shows strength of a relationship
Can use to predict
Identifies ‘real life’ associations
6
Q
Two designs of experiments
A
- Different participants in each condition
- Same participants in all conditions
