Intro To Psych

Question 1

Define IV

Answer 1

Independent variable

It is the variable that the experiment is based on, if the IV changes, the DV will change

Question 2

Define DV

Answer 2

Dependant variable

It is the outcome that changes due to a change in the IV

Question 3

Define EV

Answer 3

Extraneous variables

Variable that may influence the outcome of the experiment (DV) in a negative way

Question 4

Define population

Answer 4

The wider group of people you are studying or researching.

Everyone who falls under the category you need

Question 5

Define sample

Answer 5

A subgroup of the population that represents the population

Question 6

Define participants

Answer 6

A person taking part in the study

Question 7

What are the three different procedures for selecting a sample

Answer 7

Convenience sampling
Random sampling
Stratified sampling

Question 8

What group of participants gets the IV

Answer 8

Experimental

Question 9

What group of participants does not get the

IV

Answer 9

the control group

Question 10

What are the 6 ethical standards

Answer 10

Confidentiality - all details kept private
Voluntary participation - no bribery or rewards, must be done of own free will
Withdrawal rights - can pull out at any time
Informed consent - must be informed of the study before it is taken
Deception- only keep details from participants that could ruin the outcome of the study
Debriefing - clarifying understanding of study after it has been conducted

Question 11

Define psychology

Answer 11

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes in humans