exam 1 #2 pt2 Flashcards
internal validity
causal inference. changes in the dependent variable.
External validity
generalizability. generalized to other populations or even people in general.
quantitative research
generalizable to broader populations by numerical scoring
Qualitative research
provides researchers with more perspectives on culture with open-ended questions and interviews
“cultural equivalence of measures”?
measurements, assessments, and observations are similar if not equal across different ethnocultural populations
traditional definition of intelligence
the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
alternative
our limitations in measuring intelligence may be the limitation of both how we measure intelligence and how we understand intelligence
broad
any and all potentially salient ethographic, demographic, status, or affiliation identities
Bias in the user
bias in the interpretation of a test when the test user has a particular perspective or bias that may disadvantage a person or group
Bias in the usage
bias introduced when a test is used in an inappropriate manner, such as being administered in a language in which the test taker is not fluent.
EMIC perspective
an attempt to derive meaningful concepts within one culture.
ETIC perspective
an attempt to build theories of human behavior by examining commonalities across many culture
IMPOSED etics
the imposition of one culture’s worldview on another culture, assuming that one’s own worldviews are universal.
GUILT
personal regret for having engaged in a negative behavior.
SHAME
regret for having engaged in a negative behavior that reflects badly upon his or her family and/or upbringing.