Research Methods

Question 1

What does correlation not imply?

Answer 1

causation

Question 2

what does -1, 1, and 0 correlation mean?

Answer 2

• 1: Opposite correlation
  1: same direction
  0: no correlation

Question 3

What is a third variable?

Answer 3

C

A B

Question 4

What are the components of experiments?

Answer 4

Random participants
manipulate independent variable
Study effects on the dependent variable

Question 5

What is operational definition?

Answer 5

precise definition of variable in study.

Question 6

What is external validity?

Answer 6

Degree to which research connects to real life.

Question 7

For ethics sake, what should you do if you use someones ideas and words?

Answer 7

Credit them!

Question 8

For ethics sake, what should you be required to do for participants?

Answer 8

They should be informed of the risks, benefits, and the right to quit anytime.

Question 9

Who needs to have extra care in studies?

Answer 9

animals with disabilities and children.

Question 10

What is descriptive research?

Answer 10

examines and records qualities of individuals or groups, includes surveys, observations, collects variables.