Research methods in social psychology

Question 1

Scientific theory

Answer 1

statements about constructs, describe causal relations among constructs and is general in scope

Question 2

Three aspects of validity

Answer 2

Construct validity
Internal validity
External validity

Question 3

Construct validity

Answer 3

Variables in the research actually correspond to the intended theoretical constructs

Question 4

Social desirability response bias

Answer 4

people acting in ways that make them look good

Question 5

Internal validity

Answer 5

Confidence that a change in the independent variable actually caused a change in the dependent variable

Question 6

External validity

Answer 6

Confidence that the results of research can be generalized to other types of participants, other times, or other settings

Question 7

Pettigrew & Tropp (2006)

Answer 7

Generalized findings. Found support for intergroup contact across a variety of contact situations

Question 8

Issues for external validity

Answer 8

Research participants
Cultural contexts
Laboratory setting
Field setting

Question 9

Replication

Answer 9

repeating research. The ultimate test.

Question 10

Common ethical principles

Answer 10

no falsification of data
no plagiarism
being fair to participants