Mod 4&5

Question 1

Overconfidence

Answer 1

To think more than we can actually do

Question 2

Hindsight Bias

Answer 2

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome that one would have foreseen it.

Question 3

Theory

Answer 3

An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

Question 5

Operational Definition

Answer 5

A carefully worded statement of the exact procedures (operations) used in a research study

Question 6

Case study

Answer 6

A descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in he hope of revealing universal principles

Question 7

Replication

Answer 7

Repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations

Question 8

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 8

A descriptive technique of observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate or control the situation

Question 9

Survey

Answer 9

A descriptive for obtaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of s particular group, usually by questioning

Question 10

Sampling Bias

Answer 10

A flawed sampling process that produces an unrepresentative sample

Question 11

Population

Answer 11

All those in a group being studied, from which samples may be drawn

Question 12

Random Sample

Answer 12

A sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion