PS1014 - EXAM HELP Flashcards
1
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When given a study scenario and asked to write about it:
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- What was researchers’ hypothesis?
- What were the variables?
- Was the study valid?
- How was the data described?
- There is always more than one way to test a hypothesis
2
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What was the researchers’ hypothesis?
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- is it testable?
- does it relate to a theory?
3
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What were the variables?
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- Independent/dependent
- Clear operational definitions
- extraneous variables
- controlled variables
- confounding variables
4
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Was the study valid?
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- internal/external validity
- ecological validity
- demand characteristics
- manipulation checks
5
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How was the data described?
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- sufficient detail?
- is it analysed appropriately
- are the hypotheses tested by inferential stats
6
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There is always more than one way to test a hypothesis
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- think about how you would carry out an experiment to test the same hypothesis
- IV/DVs
- Tasks
- manipulation checks
- analysis
7
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Writing the report:
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- summarise
- limitations
- recommendations
8
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Writing the report: Summarise
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Summarise the report describing what the researchers did and why
9
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Writing the report: Limitations
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Describe the limitations, indicating how these effect the conclusions being drawn
10
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Writing the report: Recommendations
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For an improved design and describe why such a design is beneficial
11
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When asked about study limitations, what could you consider?
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GERMS
Generalisability, ethical concerns, robustness of conclusions drawn, methodological rigor, sample size
