Research Methods

Question 1

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What is objectivity?

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Data interpretation should not be affected by a person’s beliefs, expectations and biases

Question 2

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What is empirical methods?

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Hypothesis should be tested by carrying out research using a recognised technique

Question 3

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What is replicability?

Answer 3

Studies should be able to be repeated to check reliabilit

Question 4

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What is falsifiability?

Answer 4

Studies should be able to be proven right or wrong

Question 5

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What is theory construction?

Answer 5

Theories explain human behaviour, they represent our best current understanding. Theories should be based on empirical evidence

Question 6

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What is hypothesis testing?

Answer 6

Hypothesis should be tested using empirical methods

Question 7

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What are paradigms?

Answer 7

Set ways of approaching and understanding something. A paradigm shift is when a new theory replaces an old one.

Question 8

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What is an independent variable?

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The thing that is changed/manipulated

Question 9

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What is a dependant variable?

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The thing you measure/ the thing being manipulated by the independent variable

Question 10

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What are demand characteristics?

Answer 10

When a participant changes their response to the experiment to appeal to the study

Question 11

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What does it mean when we say operationalise?

Answer 11

To make the study less vague