Experiments Flashcards
Methods Of Displaying Quantitative Data
Fixed Response/Rating Scales
Controlled Variable
A variable that is not changed during an experiment
Correlation
A relationship between 2 variables
Dependant Variable
Usually a measurement of participants behaviour
Descriptive Statistics
Used by researchers to summarise and describe data
Evidence based
Intergration of the best available research
Experimental Psychology
Refers to work done by those who apply experimental methods
Hypothesis
A prediction
Independent Variable
Characteristic of a psychology experiment that is Changed
Mean
Average
Median
Middle number
Mode
Most common number
Non experimental Research
A researcher isn’t able to manipulate to Sean effect on a dependant variable
Non scientific research
Acquiring knowledge and techniques not following the scientific method
Population
Population/ who is being tested
Probability
Likelihood of an event happening
Range
Range of data collected from smallest to largest
Reliability
The extent that if you have someone the same test, it would be identical.
Validility
The extent to which a measuring tool says what it is measuring correctly
Withdrawal Rights
All participants are able to withdraw from an experiment at any time
Deception
Allowed only if prior knowledge of the experiment will affect results
Informed Consent
Must fully inform patients of any risks and how info will be collected and published
Confidentiality
Must ensure participants privacy
Voluntary participation
Must be willing to participate on free will
