Research Design Flashcards
1
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What are the 3 basic elements of a scientific theory?
A
- Assumptions (things held to be true at the outset, based on worldviews)
- Observations (actual data, typically gathered under controlled conditions)
- Interpretations (meaning given to the data in light of assumptions)
2
Q
What are regressions used for?
A
Regressions are used to determine how a dependent variable is affected by one or more Independent variables.
3
Q
What is a Type 1 Error?
A
(False Positive) the error of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true.
4
Q
What is a Type 2 Error?
A
(False Negative) the error of not rejecting the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true