Research Methods Flashcards

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Confound

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A difference across the conditions (besides the independent variable) that the researcher overlooked.

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Experimental Control

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When the environment and procedures are kept the same (except the independent variable)

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Negative correlation

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As one variable gets bigger or stronger, the other gets smaller or weaker

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Positive Correlation

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Both variables get bigger or stronger (and vice versa)

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Experimental Research Design

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Used to determine cause-and-effect relationships (addresses the main weaknesses of correlational studies)

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What is needed to determine cause-and-effect relationships?

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Experimental control and participants to be randomly assigned

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What are the research methods used in Social Psychology?

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Correlational research designs and experimental research designs

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What is reverse causality?

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In correlational designs, When the two variables are associated with one another but you cannot determine which is causing the changes in the other.

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What is the thrid varibale problem?

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The possibility of another factor/variable being the cause of both of the variables you’ve assessed.

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What does the experimental research design look for?

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The cause and effect relationship between two variables.

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Independent variable

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What the researcher is manipulating within a study.

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Dependent variable

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What the researcher is measuring within a study.

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Any experiment needs…

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  1. Experimental control
    The procedure and environment must be the same for both groups.
  2. Random assignment
    Each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any of the conditions.
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