Research Methods

Question 0

Dependant Variable (DV)

Answer 0

Effect

Is effected by other variable

Question 1

Independent Variable (IV)

Answer 1

Cause

Effects other variable

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

Objective.

To investigate the effect of CAUSE on EFFECT.

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Prediction about the relationship between variables.

It is predicted that SAMPLE who EXPERIENCE THE IV will show an INCREASE/DECREASE in/of THE DV than participants who do not EXPERIENCE THE IV.

Question 4

Psychology

Answer 4

The systematic study of behaviour and mental processes.

-Perception, cognition and emotion.

Question 5

Pseudoscience

Answer 5

Has no scientific merit.

• inconsistent
• no systematic research methodology

Question 6

Behaviour

Answer 6

Observable response.

• Overt: external
• Covert: hidden/covered

Question 7

Mental Processes

Answer 7

Thinking, reasoning and analytical skills.

Question 8

The Barnum Effect

Answer 8

A subjective validation in which a person finds personal meaning in statements that could apply to many people.

Question 9

Control group

Answer 9

Exposed to all conditions except the independent variable.

Question 10

Experimental group

Answer 10

Exposed to the independent variable

Question 11

Raw Data

Answer 11

Data collected and recorded in its original form.

Question 12

Extraneous Variable

Answer 12

A randomly occurring variable which changes the DV.

Question 13

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 13

Observing a subject in its natural environment.

Question 14

Observer Effect

Answer 14

Changes in behaviour caused by an awareness of being observed.

Question 15

Observer Bias

Answer 15

When the observer’s personal factors interfere with the results.

Question 16

Wording Effect

Answer 16

Difference in question phrasing effecting answers.

Question 17

Longitudinal Study

Answer 17

Collects data over periods of time using the same participants.

Question 18

Cross-Sectional Study

Answer 18

Preformed at in one period.

Question 19

Twin Studies

Answer 19

Reduce the effects of nature/genetics on results.

Question 20

Correlation

Answer 20

Relationship between variables.

Question 21

Confounding Variable

Answer 21

Any systematic variable that is not the IV.

Question 22

Qualitative Data

Answer 22

Written in words.

Question 23

Quantitative Data

Answer 23

Numerical.

Question 24

Standardised Test

Answer 24

Specific instructions, score and interpretation.

Question 25

Non-Standardised Test

Answer 25

Flexible.

Allows change depending of participant responses.