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Methods Of Displaying Quantitative Data

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Fixed Response/Rating Scales

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Controlled Variable

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A variable that is not changed during an experiment

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Correlation

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A relationship between 2 variables

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Dependant Variable

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Usually a measurement of participants behaviour

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Descriptive Statistics

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Used by researchers to summarise and describe data

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Evidence based

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Intergration of the best available research

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Experimental Psychology

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Refers to work done by those who apply experimental methods

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Hypothesis

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A prediction

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Independent Variable

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Characteristic of a psychology experiment that is Changed

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Mean

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Average

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Median

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Middle number

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Mode

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Most common number

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Non experimental Research

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A researcher isn’t able to manipulate to Sean effect on a dependant variable

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Non scientific research

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Acquiring knowledge and techniques not following the scientific method

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Population

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Population/ who is being tested

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Probability

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Likelihood of an event happening

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Range

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Range of data collected from smallest to largest

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Reliability

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The extent that if you have someone the same test, it would be identical.

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Validility

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The extent to which a measuring tool says what it is measuring correctly

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Withdrawal Rights

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All participants are able to withdraw from an experiment at any time

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Deception

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Allowed only if prior knowledge of the experiment will affect results

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Informed Consent

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Must fully inform patients of any risks and how info will be collected and published

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Confidentiality

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Must ensure participants privacy

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Voluntary participation

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Must be willing to participate on free will

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