RM test Feb 2023 Flashcards
what is peer review
when work is is sent to peers (other academics) to assess and scrutinise research
why is peer review used (BIAS)
- ensure data isn’t manipulated (conscious bias)
- ensure there is no subconscious bias
why is peer review used
- ensure validity
- ensure quality/ validity
- point out any methodological mistakes
- ensure originality
- ensure there is significance
Allocation of funding PR
ensures validity of future research/ viability
the need for the research
assessing research ratings of Uni (RAE) PR
RAE determines future funding
Issues with peer review
- time consuming - rush and not fully scrutinise
- difficulty finding academic experts in a certain field
- anonymity = sabotage
- bias towards positive results
- preservation of the status quo
- cannot be recalled
what are correlations
the relationship between 2 variables (both dependent) meaning both are measured
how are correlations presented
either visually or numerically
what is the difference between a negative correlation and a positive
strong positive (0.8)
weak positive (0.3)
weak negative (-0.3)
strong negative (-0.8)
when are correlational studies mostly used
when the IV cannot be measured - ethical concerns
Features of science
empirical data
falsifiability
replicability
high control
objectivity
what is empirical data
claims based off of the truth
direct observations
what is falsifiability
proving yourself wrong as you are unable to prove yourself definitely correct
what is replicability
standardised procedure
ensures reliability
what is high control
all DV change because of IV no EV
cause and effect
what is objectivity
not effected by expectations of the researcher
what are the types of theory construction
inductive
deductive
what does inductive research mean
aiming to test a newly created theory
what does deductive research mean
aiming to test an already existing theory
psychology as a science ( is not a…)
Psychology is not a homogenous discipline
what are the features of an academic report
abstract
introduction
method
results
discussions
references
appendices
what is an abstract
overview for each section (one sentence each) 150-200 words
what is an introduction
detailed set-up 5-6 pages long
comments on =
- any information on previous research
- provides context for hypothesis
- what is being investigated and why
- state hypothesis
what is the method
clear description of the researchers method - easily replicable
DAPP
= design, apparatus, participants, procedure
