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Define quantitative research (2)

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quantifies collection + analysis of data

uses numbers + statistics

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Examples of quantitative research (4)

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Lab Experiments

Field Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Correlational Studies

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Define qualitative research (3)

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going beyond what can be quantified and measured + more subjective

asks “how” and “why” questions

data comes in form of texts

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Examples of qualitative research (3)

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Naturalistic Observation

Interviews

Case Studies

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Define the aim in an experiment

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sets out what the research wants to find out

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Define the hypothesis in an experiment (2)

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precise testable statement which can be right or wrong

idea/explanation based on existing evidence

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Define operationalization (2)

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specifically defining how a concept or variable will be measured/observed in a study

expressing something in terms of observable behaviour

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Define the independent variable (2)

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factor manipulated by the researcher - cause

what is changed

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Define the dependent variable (2)

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factor measured by the researcher

effect

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Define a null hypothesis (2)

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predicts no effect

manipulated variable will not cause a change in measured variable

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Define an alternative hypothesis/research hypothesis (2)

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predicts an effect

manipulated variable will cause some change in measured variable

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Define a one-tailed hypothesis (2)

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predicts an effect in one direction

one manipulated variable will produce an effect grater than another manipulated variable

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Define a two-tailed hypothesis (2)

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predicts an effect in either direction

manipulated variable will produce an effect greater or less than another manipulated variable

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Define a confounding variable (2)

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outside influence that effects the independent + dependent variables

type of extraneous variable

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Define an extraneous variable

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any variable other than IV that can affect the DV of the experiment

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Features of a Lab Experiment (2)

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controlled environment

researcher manipulates independent variable(s) to observe effect (dependent variables)

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Features of a field experiment (2)

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conducted in natural setting/real-world environment

researcher manipulates independent variable(s) to observe effect (dependent variables)

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Features of Quasi experiments (2)

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participants are grouped in pre-existing characteristics (age, gender) which act as IVs

IV not controlled by researcher

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Features of Natural experiments

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involves pre-existing IVs manipulated naturally

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Pros of a lab experiment (2)

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can establish cause and effect

high control

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Negatives of a lab experiment

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artificial setting - not reliable in real world

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Pros of field experiment

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natural setting - reliable in real world

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Negatives of field experiment (2)

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less control

possible ethical issues

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Pros of natural experiment (2)

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reliable in real world

ethically feasible

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Cons of natural experiment (2)

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no control over variables

difficult to replicate since unique

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Pros of quasi-experiment (2)

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practical

ethical

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Cons of quasi-experiment (2)

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confounding variables

less certain for cause

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Features of Independent measures experiment design (2)

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different participant used in different conditions of experiment

participants picked at random

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Pros of independent measures experiment design (2)

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avoids order effects

participants less likely to guess aim of experiment

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Cons of independent measures design (2)

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more participants required

one condition may not have equal quality participants to others

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Features of Repeated measures experiment design

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same participants take place in both conditions of experiment

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Pros of repeated measures experiment design

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fewer participants required

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Cons of repeated measures experiment design

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order effect - order of condition may affect participants behaviour + change results

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Features of matched pairs experiment design (2)

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pairs of participants matched in key variables (e.g age)

each member of pair separated into different conditions

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Pros of matched pairs experiment design (2)

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reduces participant variables

avoids order effects

36
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Cons of matched pairs experiment design (2)

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time-consuming to match pairs

impossible to match people exactly

37
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Features of random sampling

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every member of target population has equal chance of selection

38
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Pros of random sampling (2)

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minimizes bias - completely random + researcher has no control

most likely to produce representative sample of target pop.

39
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Cons of random sampling (2)

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time consuming + difficult to make list of target population

chance of obtaining unrepresentative sample

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Features of opportunity sampling

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selecting participants readily available to researcher

41
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Pros of opportunity sampling

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convenient + cost-effective - less time + effort

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Cons of opportunity sampling (2)

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likely to only represent small group rather than target pop.

researcher bias - researcher has control over selection

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Features of stratified sampling

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reflects proportion of different groups within target population

44
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Pros of stratified sampling (2)

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more representation

reduces researcher bias

45
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Cons of stratified sampling

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may not fully be representative

46
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Features of volunteer sampling

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participants choose themselves to be part of the study

47
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Pros of volunteer sampling (2)

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easy to conduct

diverse participants

48
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Cons of volunteer sampling

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may not be fully representative - participants may all share a characteristic

49
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Features of systematic sampling

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selecting participants from a larger population at regular intervals

50
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Pros of systematic sampling (3)

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easy + simple

reduces bias

even distribution

51
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Cons of systematic sampling (2)

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less random than random sampling

requires complete list of population

52
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Pros of snowball sampling (3)

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useful for hard to reach groups (e.g specific social groups)

efficient

good for qualitative research for in-depth sample

52
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Features of snowball sampling

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uses existing participants to recruit more participants among their acquaintances

53
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Cons of snowball sampling (4)

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may have bias - participants may recruit people with similar characteristics to them

lack of representation

dependent on network of participants

privacy concerns

54
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Define demand characteristics

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clues in an experiment that convey to the participants the purpose of the research

55
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Define briefing

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context/aim of experiment provided to participants after which participants will give consent

56
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Examples of extraneous variables (6)

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order effects

demand characteristics

investigator effects

participant variability

researcher bias

environment

57
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Define participant variability

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when characteristics of a sample affect the dependent variable

58
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Examples of demand characteristics (3)

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Expectancy effect

Screw you effect

social desirability effect

59
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Define expectancy effect

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participant attempts to give “right answer” to help prove researcher’s hypothesis

60
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Define screw you effect

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participant attempts to discern the hypotheses to destroy the credibility of the study

61
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Define social desirability effect

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participant answers to make themself look good to researcher

62
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Define single blind (2)

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participant does not know which condition of experiment they are in

reduces demand characteristics

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Define double blind (2)

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participant + researcher do not know which condition the participant is in

reduces demand characteristics + researcher bias

64
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Define standardisation as a control variable

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standardised procedure to prevent different instructions being read out

65
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Define counterbalancing as a control variable (2)

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used in repeated measures design

alternating the order which participants do experiments

66
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Define reliability

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consistent results

67
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What does internal validity measure

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how consistent the results are within themselves

68
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What does external validity measure

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how consistent the results are over time

69
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Define validity

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how accurately results satisfy the aim of experiment

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What is meant by internal validity (2)

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researchers have measured what they initially wanted to measure

have not been confounded by other variables e.g demand characteristics

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What is meant by external validity

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extent which study can be generalised/applied to other situations

72
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Types of internal validity

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construct validity

73
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Define construct validity

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how accurately a test measures an underlying principle

74
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Types of external validity (2)

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ecological validity

population validity

75
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Parts of ethics in psychology (6)

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consent

deception

confidentiality

debriefing

withdrawal

protection

76
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Consent in ethics (2)

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participants agreement should be based on full knowledge of experiment

can potentially influence validity of experiment by giving information

77
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Deception in ethics

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lying/withholding information to participants should be avoided when possible

78
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Withdrawal in ethics

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participant can leave and take data with them

79
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Protection in ethics (2)

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participants should not suffer due to experiment

researchers may not always be able to predict what happens but should intervene

80
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Privacy in ethics

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participants have rights to not be under scrutiny

81
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Confidentiality in ethics

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personal details of participants should be concealed

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