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Anecdotal Inquiry

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based on personal experience or surfing the web

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Scientific Inquiry

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utilizes the scientific method

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Foundation for Scientific Inquiry

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Empiricism, operationalization, validity, reliability, objectivity

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4 Steps of the Scientific Process

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1) Form a hypothesis (a testable statement that anchors your research, starting point of the study)
2) Research Design (experimental method, correlational study, case study, observational, longitudinal, cross-sectional)
3) Data Analysis: allows for statistical significance
4) Publication of the research (used to share your findings and to open work for scrutiny)

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Generalizability Definition

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the ability to apply study results to the larger population accurately

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2 Primary Ways to achieve Generalizability

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1) Larger sample size N
2) Select a Random sample/random assignment so that all outside factors are neutralized

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What is the purpose of publication for the scientific method?

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To share findings with others and to open work to scrutiny

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APA In-Text Citation

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Author’s last name and year of publication (Field, 2005)

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APA Full Reference

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Author’s Last name, First Initial. (Year). Article Titel. Magazine/Journal/Newspaper title, Volume/Issue number, Page numbers.

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Bias Definition

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occurs when systematic errors are introduced into sampling/testing/selection which invalidates the results of a study/experiment

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Participant Bias

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Demand Characteristics

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the participant figures out what the researcher is studying and act differently to help the researcher by altering their behavior to what they believe is expected of them

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Hawthorne Effect

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when people are being observed, they act differently

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Researcher Bias

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Solutions to Bias

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1) Single Blind
2) Double Blind
3) Random Assignment
4) Operationalization

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Single Blind Study

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participants are blind to the conditions of the study (they don’t know what the researchers are trying to find)
this reduces participant bias

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Double Blind Study

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both participants and researchers are blind to the conditions of the experiment
reduces both participant and researcher bias

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Random Assignment

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ensures that every member of the sample has an equal chance of being placed in a control group or the experimental group

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Operationalization

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turning abstract conceptual ideas into measurable observations (How am I quantifying or measuring the variable of interest?)

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Qualitative Research

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focuses on obtaining data through open-ended questions

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Example of Qualitative Research

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Observational Designs

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Quantitative Research

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process of objectively collecting and analyzing numerical data to describe, predict, or control variables of interest

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Example of Quantitative Research

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surveys, polls, longitudinal studies, correlational research, experimental research

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Experimental Method Process

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isolate the variable (s) of interest and manipulate at least one variable to measure its effect on another variable

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IV
variable that you manipulate or change. It is what you are exposing your participants to
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DV
variable that you are measuring for change
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Control Group
baseline group that doesn’t get the variable (are given Placebo)
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Control Group #2
Gets nothing
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Experimental Group
Gets the IV
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Confederate
a person that acts as a participant but is actually part of the research team.
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Pros of the Experimental Method
the only research design that can determine cause and effect It can uncover potential causality between IV and DV
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Cons of Experimental Method
requires lots of time and money
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Correlational Method
investigating the association/relationship between 2 or more variables. Correlation does NOT equal Causation!! simply collect data, no random assignment or manipulation is needed
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Pros of COrrelational Method
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Cons of Correlational Method
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Third Variable Factor
this is the reason why correlation does not equal causation
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Observational Methods
nonexperimental studies conducts through observation. They are not considered experiments because we don’t have control over any of the variables (example of qualitative research)
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Naturalistic Observation
Field studies conducted out in the natural habitat of which you are observing. Doesn’t need consent since you are in a public setting
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Controlled/structured observations
Conducted in a lab setting where you are inviting participants to a particular space to be studied.
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Case Study Method
A carefully drawn account of an individual or set of individuals. Typically performed for rare or unknown phenomena (specific illnesses or disorder)
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Pros of Case Study Method
rich in detail and is able to spotlight previously unknown phenomenon
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Cons of Case Study Method
lack in generalizability and it is hard to maintain objectivity
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Longitudinal Research Method
a type of observational, correlational, or other study design that involves monitoring a population over an extended period of time
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Why is Longitudinal Research preferred in dev psych?
Preferable in the context of developmental psychology because it reveals how things progress/develop over time
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Cross-sectional research
more efficient alternative to longitudinal studies. Rather than following the same group across time, researchers simultaneously assess 2 or more age groups at the same time
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Pros of Cross Sectional
researchers are able to gather data from different age groups at the same time, requires less time and money in comparison to longitudinal studies
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Pros of Cross Sectional
researchers are able to gather data from different age groups at the same time, requires less time and money in comparison to longitudinal studies
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Cons of Cross Sectional
Doesnt reveal the reason behind the data/results (Cohort Effect)
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Cohort Effect
differences between age groups could be due to generational differences (culture) rather than age
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APA Ethical Guidelines
1) Informed Consent: participants need to be given a brief description of what the study is for Participation must be voluntary: and has to persist during the entirety of the participation Participation must be confidential: participants must be assured that their identity is protected throughout the entire study 2) Do no harm: no mental or physical harm to participants 3) Deception: If deception is used, it cannot cause harm Deception must be justified Deception has to have proportionality: the cost of the deception to the participants has to be worth the reason/gain from the deception 4) Debriefing
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Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
They are designed to review and monitor research that involves human subjects
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American Psychological Association (APA)
Created after the aftermath of WW2, governing body that oversees psychological research. Created ethical guidelines for people to follow.
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Vulnerable populations and ethics
Although there are a lot of guidelines, vulnerable populations are a lot more difficult (children, people with disabilities) Historically, what groups have not been a focus of research, and who is left out (participants and researchers) lack of representation/diversity in research

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