Key terms (pre-midterm) Flashcards
lectures before Oct. 24
1
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internal validity
A
degree of certainty to which the data collected demonstrates a causal relationship
2
Q
external validity
A
degree of certainty to which the data collected can be applied to individuals outside of a lab environment
3
Q
study designs in order of validity type
A
highest external validity
- observational studies
- other correlational studies
- quasi and field experiments
- lab experiments
highest internal validity
4
Q
observational studies (types + traits)
A
- naturalistic
- participant
- structured
Pros & Cons:
5
Q
correlational studies (types + traits)
A
- surveys & analyzing pre-existing data sets
Pros & Cons
6
Q
Main issues with correlational data
A
- the directionality problem
- third variable problem
7
Q
variable types + meaning
A
dependant
independant
control
confounding
8
Q
methods to reduce experimental error
A
- random assignment
- cover story
- confederates
- blind + double blind
9
Q
quasi experiments
A
10
Q
field experiments
A
11
Q
Biases in experiments
A
- self selection bias
- self presentation bias
- confirmation bias
- experimental demand
12
Q
experimental ethics procedures
A
- board approval
- informed consent
- debriefing after experiments
