Misconceptions

Question 1

In repeated measures there are three types of order effects what are they

Answer 1

Feeling bored, getting better , one condition may have a lasting effect on the other

Question 2

What is counterbalancing

Answer 2

The partial solution to correcting order affects

Question 3

How can counterbalancing take place

Answer 3

Eg Split group of 20 into two groups of 10 and each half would do a diff condition each

Question 4

How do you write a non directional hypothesis

Answer 4

Identify iv and dv
Has iv been manipulated by research if YES its a lab/field if NO then its quasi / natural

There will be a significantly higher (dv)

Question 5

What’s a limitation of a self report

Answer 5

Prone to social desirability bias , therefore lowering internal validity

Question 6

Explain a disadv of using quantitative data

Answer 6

Only numerical data can be given so it’s not as in depth as quantitative data which would involve descriptions

Question 7

What’s inter observer reliability
Why is it important?
How can results be recorded?

Answer 7

The degree of agreement between 2 or more observers. High inter observer reliability means multiple observers have recorded the same behaviours.

-ensures data collected isn’t biased by the subjective views of individual observers

• behaviours can be recorded on a tally chart by each observer .tallys then compared to check for agreement using an Inferential test
  -0.8+ = inter observer reliability

Question 8

What’s ordinal data

Answer 8

Intervals between scoring system aren’t fixed
Can be ranked and is subjective