Topic 3

Question 1

Basic vs. Applied research

Answer 1

Basic
- understanding fundamental psychological phenomena
Applied
- solution to real world problems

Question 2

Lab vs. Field research

Answer 2

Lab
- gain knowledge but not human experience
- greater control
Field
- more realistic and more human experience

Question 3

Quantitative vs. Qualitative

Answer 3

Quantitative
- data and statistical analysis
Qualitative
- description
- looking for proof of content

Question 4

Empirical questions

Answer 4

• answer withe data
• terms are precisely defined

Question 5

Operational definition

Answer 5

• variables defined in terms of a specified set of operations
• converging operations

Question 6

Bystander effect

Answer 6

Bystanders assume somebody else will help so they remain inactive

Question 7

Relationship between theory and research

Answer 7

• hypothesis deduced from theory
• data provides inductive support for theory

Question 8

Characteristics of good theories

Answer 8

Productivity
- produce helpful research
Falsification
Parsimony
- concise and simple explanation

Question 9

Types of research replication

Answer 9

Direct
- redo the exact same study, following the same procedures
Conceptual
- partial replication with a few new features