Research Methods Flashcards
What is the name of he UK committee that creates the ethical rules
British Psychological Society
That is the name of the ethical guideline that allows participants to drop out the the study at anytime
Right to Withdraw
The name of the ethical guideline where researchers speak to participant at the end of the study to make sure the understand what their results mean and are not emotionally damaged
Debriefing
Reachers intentionally with hold information about their study to the participants
Deception
Researchers need to make sure that participants privacy and identity is protected at all times
Confidentiality
Researchers allowed to complete research in public without consent of the participants
Observational Research
Participants should know as much as possible before they agree to take part in the study
Informed Consent
Researchers must not cause bodily or mental harm to a participant whilst doing the study
Protection from harm
Name 4 different types of research methods
- Case Study
- Experiments
- Observations
- Case Study
- Self Report
What is an IV variable
The variable the researcher manipulates
What is a DV variable
The variable that is measured by the researcher
What is meant by Aims
A broad statement based on what is going to be investigated during the study
What is meant by a Hypothesis
A prediction of the findings during the study
What are the three different types of Conformity’s
- Internalisation
- Compliance
- Identification
What is meant by Compliance
Where people change there opinion to go with the group but privately disagree
