Test 1 Ch 2 Flashcards
1
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Scientific Method
A
- Question
- Testable Hypothesis
- Experiment (Conduct Study)
- Conclusion
2
Q
Theory
A
organized set of assumptions based on logic, observation, and/or set of facts
3
Q
Hypothesis
A
prediction that is specific and can be tested
4
Q
Correlational Method
A
Finding if two variables covary or are related: cannot conclude if one variable causes another
5
Q
Experimental Methods
A
Used to find out if one variable causes another
6
Q
Confounding Variables
A
Variables that might cause us to misinterpret the meaning of results
7
Q
Internal Validity
A
the degree to which the study’s outcome is due to the independent variable
8
Q
Likert Rating Scale
A
Ex: On a scale of 1 to 10
