psych test - research methods 9.1.25

Question 1

what is randomisation and standardisation?

Answer 1

randomisation - the use of chance methods to reduce the researchers unconscious biases when designing an investigation

standardisation - when procedures are exactly the same for all pp involved in the study

Question 2

what is a directional hypothesis

Answer 2

states the direction of the difference or relationship

Question 3

what is a non directional hypothesis

Answer 3

does not state the direction of the difference or relationship

Question 4

what are the four types of experimental methods

Answer 4

lab
field
natural
quasi

Question 5

what is a quasi experiment

Answer 5

the independent variable occurs naturally pp cannot be allocated

Question 6

how to write a consent form

Answer 6

aim
the use of pp data
pp rights
sign and date below

Question 7

3 extra types of consent

Answer 7

presumptive consent - a similar group of pp are asked if the study is acceptable

prior general consent - they have consented to multiple studies including some which may involve deception

retrospective consent - they are asked for consent after the study has taken place

Question 8

what types of observations are there?

Answer 8

participant - researcher involved
non - participant

overt - pp are aware they are being observed.
covert - pp are unaware

controlled - controlled setting
naturalistic - natural setting

Question 9

what is interobserver reliability?

Answer 9

the extent of which two observers agree when assesing or observing behaviours.

Question 10

what sampling methods can be used in observations

Answer 10

event - how many times a behaviour occurs
time - behaviour within pre established time frame