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Research in Psychology - Research methodology Flashcards

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Definition of Psychology

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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

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Artifacts

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Results associated with the effect of unforeseen factors

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Behavior

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Observable by independent observer

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Mental processes

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Lies behind behavior and can not easily be observed

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Nomothetic approach

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Deriving universal laws

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Quantitative research

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Operates with variables, results are numbers

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Variables

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A characteristic that is objectively registered and quantified

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Construct

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A theoretically defined variable

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operationalization

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Expressing a construct in terms of observable behavior

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Experimental studies

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Involves IV and DV

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Independent variable

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Manipulated variable

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Dependent variable

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Affected by change in IV

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Cause and effect inferences

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DV affected by change in IV

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Correlational studies

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Relationship between variables quantified

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Descriptive studies

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Approaching variables separately

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Qualitative research

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In-depth study of particular phenomenon

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Idiographic approach

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In-depth analysis of specific phenomenon

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Sample

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Group of individuals taking part in study

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Sampling

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Process of finding and recruiting sample

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Credibility

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How well does the research reflect reality

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Bias

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Things making research less credible

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Generalizability

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To what extent can results be applied beyond sample and setting

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