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Scientific method

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an organized series of steps that ensure maximum objectivity and consistency

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hypothesis

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a statement about the expected relationship between or among observable measures of concepts

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a hypothesis is NOT

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a guess or a hunch- it is based on review of other studies

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a hypothesis compares

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2 or more factors called variables

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variables

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measurable trait or characteristic that is subject to change under different conditions (age, gender)

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a variable must

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change, vary, can take more than one value

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independent variables

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associated with causes. (causes predicts another variable)

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dependent variables

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associated with consequences. (its action depends on the influence of the independent variable)

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validity

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the degree to which a measure truly reflects the phenomenon under study

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reliability

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the extent to which a measure provides consistent results

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quantitative research

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“quantity” something you can count numerically to measure (using scientific method and statistics)

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qualitative research

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“quality” uses “thick description” in order to understand the insiders view of other human beings (using interview narrative)

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mean

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average score

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median

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middle score (helpful when data is skewed)

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mode

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most frequently appearing score

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statistics show us

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the probability that this occurred by random chance; weather or not results are meaningful

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research process

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theory construction, theory testing, and theory testing principles

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theory construction

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wonder, conceptualize, and theorize

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wonder

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become curious about something

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conceptualize

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isolate and define key elements

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theorize

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state why and how concepts are related

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theory testing

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operationalize, hypothesize, observe, analyze, and assess

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operationalize

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select valid indicators of concepts

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hypothesize

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deduce observable predictions

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observe

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obtain evidence pertinent to the predictions

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analyze

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systematically compare evidence with predictions

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assess

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reject or adjust theory if predictions fail

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correlation and causality

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just because tow things “move together” does not mean that one caused the other Ex: ice cream causes drownings

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3 criteria for establishing causality

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time order, correlation, and non-spuriousness

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time order

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causes must predict effects

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correlation

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causes and effects must be associated; they must vary in unison

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correlations can be

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weak or strong

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correlations may be

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positive (same direction variation) or negative (different direction variation)

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non-spuriousness

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the relationship between variables must not exist solely because each is correlated with some third variable

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spurious

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a false correlation between proposed cause and its effect

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contextual effects

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when a relationship between variables is conditional upon the social context- you set different results in different social surroundings

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ethics in research

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when dealing with human subjects, stems must be taken to “do no harm”- physically or psychology

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Informed consent

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what human subjects must be told

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Must be told (1)

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purpose of research

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Must be told (2)

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how to contact researcher

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Must be told (3)

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how the info will be used

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Must be told (4)

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how their privacy will be protected

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Must be told (5)

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potential benefits or harm/side effects

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Must be told (6)

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they may withdraw at any time without penalty

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if deception is involved

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they may withdraw at any time without penalty - is especially important

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