research methods

Question 1

hypothesis

Answer 1

must include population, IV, DV and prediction
Start with it is predicted

Question 2

IV

Answer 2

variable that is manipulated and changes in experiment

Question 3

DV

Answer 3

variable used to measure the effect of IV

Question 4

EV

Answer 4

used to test a cause and effect relationship between variables under controlled conditions

Question 5

random sampling

Answer 5

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

Question 6

stratified sampling

Answer 6

dividing the population intop groups based on specific categories and then selecting a sample from each group in the same proportion. That they occur in the population

Question 7

convenience sampling

Answer 7

selecting participants based on east accessibility or availability

Question 8

independent groups

Answer 8

each participant is randomly allocated to one of the control or experimental conditions and only completes that condition

Question 9

repeated measures

Answer 9

all participants complete all conditions in an experiment (control and experimental)

Question 10

matched participants

Answer 10

each participant is paired on a particular EV and each member of the pair is randomly allocated to one of the control or experimental conditions

Question 11

ethical considerations

Answer 11

• Confidentiality
  
  • Voluntary participation
  • Informed consent
  • Withdrawal rights
  • Deception
  • Debriefing