FRQ 2- Research Methods Flashcards
Explain correlational research
the study of looking for a relationship between two variables based on surveys
Pos correlation
variables go in the same direction
neg correlation
variables go in different directions
zero correlation
no connection
illusory correlation
perception of a relationship where none exists
Correlation coefficient
Statistical measurement of the relationship between two variables
Negative of correlational research
Doesn’t explain how variables are related
Explain a case study
One group or person is observed in depth
Neg of case study
doesn’t apply to many
pos of case study
lots of data gathered
Explain experimental research
looking for cause and effect relationship
ind variable
variable that is manipulated
dep variable
what is observed
control group
what stays the same
cofounding variables
must remain constant to not effect the study
experimental group
group being tested
double blind
people don’t know what group they are in
placebo
false treatment
placebo effect
thinking that a false treatment worked
False consensus effect
believing that everyone shares the same opinions and beliefs that you do
Hindsight bias
Thinking you knew the result all along when you find out the result
