First exam psy Flashcards
Detail description of how a research variable is going to be measured and observed
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
Technique used to assign participants to groups randomly
Random assignment
Problem in correlations research where an external variable accounts for the relationship between others
Third variable problem
Observation that involves obtain measures of the variables in the environment it normally occurs in
NATURALISTIC
Situation in which participants expectations product the experimental outcomes
Placebo effect
Steps in the scientific method
5 Observation Hypothesis Experimentation Conclusions Evaluation
Logical idea or educated guess
Hypothesis
Target group in which we want to draw and apply conclusions
Population
We observe behavior to determine its cause…
Determinism
Learning about the scientific method helps you to become a better
Consumer of information
Type of research that can only be used to observe behavior
Descriptive research
Depth in look at a single individual
Case study
Experiment where neither participant or researcher knows which group each individual has been assigned to
Double blind
Extent to which changes in the dependent variable are the result of the manipulation of the independent variable
Internal validity
Ancient Greek philosopher that suggested a link between mind and body
Aristotle