Module 5

Question 1

Theory

Answer 1

Explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes predictions/observations

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

A testable prediction that is implied by a theory

Question 3

Falsifiability

Answer 3

Possibility that an idea, hypothesis or theory can be disproven by observation or experiment

Question 4

Operational Definition

Answer 4

carefully worded procedure used in research study

Question 5

Replication

Answer 5

Repeating the essence of a study with different participants/different situations to see if the same result will be produced

Question 6

Case study

Answer 6

Descriptive technique which individual/group studies in depth hoping to reveal universal principles

Question 7

Naturalistic observation

Answer 7

Observing/recording behavior in a natural situation with no manipulation or control of the situation

Question 8

Survey

Answer 8

A technique for observing attitudes/behaviors of a randomly sampled group (self-reported)

Question 9

Sampling bias

Answer 9

A flawed sampling process that results in an unrepresentative sample

Question 10

Population

Answer 10

a group of people that are being studied

Question 11

Random sample

Answer 11

A sample that fairly represents the population because there’s an equal chance of inclusion