Research Methods

Question 1

7 steps in Psychological Research

Answer 1

1. Identify
2. Formulate
3. Design
4. Collect
5. Analyse
6. Interpret and evaluate
7. Report

Question 2

Types of Data

Answer 2

1. Primary
2. Qualatative
3. Quantitative
4. Subjective
5. Objective

Question 3

Primary Data

Answer 3

Collected from the experimenter

Question 4

Qualitative Data

Answer 4

Describes characteristics

Question 5

Quantitative Data

Answer 5

Use of numbers

Question 6

Subjective Data

Answer 6

Relies on personal opinion

Question 7

Objective Data

Answer 7

Observed and measured from multiple people and same results found.

Question 8

Types of Variables

Answer 8

Independent Variable

Question 9

Types of Variables

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1. Independent Variable
2. Dependent Variable
3. Extraneous Variable
4. Confounding Variable

Question 10

Independent Variable

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variable that can be manipulated in the experiment, so we can observe the effect on the dependent variable

Question 11

Dependent Variable

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The result from the independent variable (what’s being measured).

Question 12

Extraneous Variable

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The potential to affect the dependent variable

Question 13

Confounding Variable

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Variables other than the independent variable that had an effect on the dependent variable.

Question 14

Types of Research Design

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1. Experimental Group
2. Independent Group
3. Repeated Measures
4. Matched Participants

Question 15

Experimental Group

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Participants are exposed to the IV

Question 16

Controlled Group

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Participants not exposed to the IV

Question 17

Independent Group

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Split the participants in groups. One through controlled, one on experimental group.

Question 18

Repeated Measures

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Split the participants, and goes through both controlled and experimental groups.

Question 19

Matched Participants

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Go in pairs based on specific characteristics. One person on controlled and the other on experimental group.

Question 20

Population

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The group of interest to the study

Question 21

Sample

Answer 21

A subset of the population (research participants)

Question 22

Sampling

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process through the participants for a study that is selected from the population.

Question 23

Random Sampling

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Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample

Question 24

Stratified Sampling

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population is divided into groups based on characteristics, and are selected from each group in proportion to how they appear in the population .

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Convenience Sampling

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using the quickest and easiest means possible, readily available from the population.

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Types of Sampling

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1. Random
2. Stratified
3. Conveience

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Results

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1. Conclusion
2. Generalisation
3. Reliability
4. Validity; Internal and External

Question 28

Conclusion

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talks about whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

Question 29

Generalization

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Experiment result which can be applied to a wider research population size.

Question 30

Reliability

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Results are consistent and the results would be obtained from another researcher

Question 31

Validity

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extent to which the investigation measures what it intends to measure

Question 32

Internal Validity

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The changes in the DV are caused by the IV and no other variables

Question 33

External Validity

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results of an investigation can be applied in different settings, people and timing

Question 34

Types of Ethical Consideration

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1. Confidentiality
2. Voluntary Participation
3. Withdrawal rights
4. Informed Consent
5. Deception
6. Debriefing

Question 35

Confidentiality