Research method 1

Question 1

Quasi-experiment

Question 2

Extraneous variables

Answer 2

any variables other than the iv that may have an affect on the dv
-dont vary systematically with the iv
E.g lighting of the lab

Question 3

Confounding variables

Answer 3

any variables other than the iv that may have an affect on the dv so you cannot be sure of the true sources of changes to the dv
-do vary systematically with the iv
E.g personality

Question 4

Demand charactersitics

Answer 4

cues from the researcher that reveals the purpose of the investigation to the ppt

Question 5

Investigator effects

Answer 5

effects of the investigators behaviour on the outcome of the research
E.g investigator simling more at some ppt than others

Question 6

Randomisation

Answer 6

use of chance in order to control for the effects of bias

Question 7

Natrualistic observation

Answer 7

watching and recording behaviour in the setting in which it would normally occur

Question 8

Controlled observation

Answer 8

watching and recording behaviour within a structured environment

Question 9

Covert observation

Answer 9

Participants behaviour is watched and recorder without their knowledge or consent

Question 10

Overt observation

Answer 10

Participants behaviour is watched and recorder with their knowledge and consent

Question 11

Participant observation

Answer 11

r[earcher becomes part of the group whos behaviour they are watching

Question 12

Non-participant observation

Answer 12

researcher remains outside of the group whos behaviour they are watching

Question 13

Behavioural categories

Answer 13

when a target behaviour is broken up into components that are observable and measurable.

Question 14

Event sampling

Answer 14

target behaviour or event is established

Question 15

Time sampling

Answer 15

target individual or group is first established then the researcher records their behaviour in a fixed time frame every 60 seconds

Question 16

Likert scale

Answer 16

respondent indicates their agreement E.g strongly agree

Question 17

Rating scale

Answer 17

respondents identify a value that represents their strength of feeling about something

Question 18

Fixed choice option

Answer 18

respondents pick from a list of possible options what applies to them

Question 19

Overuse of jargon

Answer 19

using techincal terms that are only familiar to those within a specialised field or area

Question 20

Double-barrelled questions and double negatives

Answer 20

questions that contains two questions in one

Question 21

Peer review

Answer 21

the assesment of scientific work by others who are specialists in the same field to ensure that any research intended for publication is of high quality