Research Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of experiments?
A
- Lab experiment
- Field experiment
- Natural experiment
2
Q
Identify the three observational techniques?
A
- Naturalistic observation
- Controlled observation
- Participant observation
3
Q
Identify the three types of experimental design?
A
- Repeated measures
- Independent Groups
- Matched pairs
4
Q
Give and explain each type of experimental design?
A
- Alternative (experimental)
- Null
- One tailed (directional)
- Two failed (non-directional)
5
Q
What are the three main variables and define them?
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- Independent Variable
- Dependant Variable
- Extraneous Variable
6
Q
What are the three main effects an investigator must be aware of when design an experiment?
A
- Demand characteristics
- Social desirability effect
- Investigator effect
7
Q
What are the two types of reliability and define them?
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- Internal reliability means there is the ability to replicate the results of a study.
- External reliability means there is a consistency of a measure within a test.
8
Q
Give two ways in which reliability can be improved?
A
- Use pilot studies
- Take more than one measurement of each PP
9
Q
What are the four types of validity?
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- Internal validity
- External validity
- Ecological validity
- Population validity
10
Q
Give three types of sampling methods, but also give an advantage and disadvantage for each one?
A
- Random
- Volunteer
- Opportunity
11
Q
When discussing inferential tests, draw about the statistical test table?
A
- See research methods page!!
