Psych Unit 5 Flashcards

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2 Types of Statistics

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  1. Descriptive

2. Inferential

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Descriptive Statistics

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used to organize data.

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Inferential Statistics

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used to infer or predict outcomes

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4
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4 Measurement Scales

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  1. Nominal
  2. Ordinal
  3. Interval
  4. Ratio
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Nominal Scale

Example?

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naming numbers.

Ex: drivers license, social security number, jersey numbers.

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Ordinal Scale

Example?

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denotes serial position.

Ex: 1st place, etc. or address/house number.

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Interval Scales

Example?

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consistent units of measure without a true zero point.

Ex: temperature (even at 0 degrees, there is still a temperature).

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Ratio Scale

Example?

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consistent units of measure with a true zero point.

Ex: test score; it’s possible to get 0%.

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2 Types of Development

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  1. Continuous

2. Discontinuous

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Continuous Development

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ongoing. More of what has come before, but it is more refined.

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Discontinuous Development

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development in stages.

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Longitudinal Study

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takes place over a long period of time, like years. A specific population will be sampled.

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Cross Section Study

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a one time study. Specific variables that we will gather data on. The sample population is specific.

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14
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What are the 2 study methods?

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  1. Longitudinal

2. Cross Section

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15
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Scientific Method

4 steps

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  1. Develop research question.
  2. Write a hypothesis (statement of predicted outcome).
  3. Gather data, conduct experiment.
  4. Restate hypothesis based on your data.
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16
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Naturalistic Observation

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An unobtrusive measure (they don’t know they’re being studied). Studying people in their natural environment. You must have specific variables to tally or observe.

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Sample

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subjects who are observed.

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Random Sample

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everyone in the population has an equal chance to be selected.

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Stratified Sample

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specific sample segments with specific variable that qualify them.

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Correlation Method

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Whether a variable has an effect on another variable. Correlation does not prove causation.

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Positive Correlation

Example?

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as one goes up, the other variable goes up.

Ex: candy up, cavities up.

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Negative Correlation

Example?

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as one goes up, the other goes down.

Ex.Exercise up, heart attacks down.

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Testing Method

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A test about peoples minds

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Projective Tests

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No right or wrong answer

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Case Study Method | 4 things
a. Interview the patient, their family, friends, coworkers, etc. b. Observations c. Testing (look at Testing Method bullets) d. Medical Reports
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Experimental Method has what 6 things?
1. Independent Variable 2. Dependent Variable 3. control group 4. Experimental Group 5. Blind subjects 6. blind subjects and administrators
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Independent variable | Example?
the variable which can be manipulated. The one that you control. Ex. Drug or dose
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Dependent Variable | Example?
the variable that is dependent on the independent variable. | Ex. The cancer or disease
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Control Group
People who do not receive treatment
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Experimental Group
people who do receive the treatment.
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Blind
Test subjects do not know which group they are in.
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Double blind
test subjects and test administrators are both unaware of the grouping.