Research Methods Flashcards
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Strength of a case study?
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Good quality data that can be used to challenge theory’s to provide further research.
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What is meant by independent groups design?
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Where different participants take part in each condition.
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What is a case study?
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A detailed, qualitative, account of one or two individuals and their experiences.
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Disadvantage of a case study?
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- What is true for one individual may not be true for others.
- Therapist often only report information that supports their theory.
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What is meant by correlation?
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A relationship between two variables.
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What is a weakness of correlational analysis?
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Doesn’t establish cause and effect
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What is a null hypothesis?
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A statement of no effect
