Research Design : Non-Descriptive Designs Flashcards
1
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Correlation research
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A method of exploring and observing relationships between two or more variables
- range -1 ~ +1
2
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Determining Causality requires :
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- Occurrence of X before Y (temporal precedence)
- Relationship between X and Y (correlation )
- Elimination of other explanations
3
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Quasi-experimental design
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A method of testing for cause-and-effect relationships without random assignment or manipulation of the IV
- Used when true experimental designs would be illegal or unethical
4
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Experimental design
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A method of testing for cause-and-effect relationships using both random assignment and IV manipulation
- eliminate confounding variables by holding all other variables constant
5
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If there is subject bias
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deception
6
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If there is psychosomatic changes
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a placebo
