Unit 1 AOS 1 Psychology Key science skills Flashcards
All of chapter one Edrolo key terms and notes.
What is repeatability versus reproducibility?
will studies produce the same results under the same conditions compared to when produced under different conditions?
What are confounding variables? Compare this to Extraneous variables.
Have been found to have an effect on the DV while Extraneous variable is any variable that is not the independent variable but may cause an unwanted effect on the dependent variable
Define controlled variables
These are held constant ensuring changes to the dv are solely because of the IV
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis uses prior knowledge to predict the outcome of the experiment.
Define aim.
The aim informs people of what is trying to be achieved with in the study
Experimenter effects are when..? This can be avoided by
Expectations of the researcher affect results.
This can be avoided in a single or double-blind procedure where the experimenter isn’t aware of who is receiving special treatment.
Situational variables are?
Environmental factors may influence the results
What are Order effects and how can they be fixed?
The orders of participants to complete experimental conditions have an effect on behavior and results.
Counterbalancing is a method to reduce order effects that involves ordering experimental conditions in a certain way
What is the Dependent Variable?
The DV is a variable researchers measure for change
Define variable.
Many variables are found in the experiments, and researchers investigate this relationship.
What is the independent variable?
The IV is a variable manipulated by the researcher to test the effect on the dv
What is Uncertainty in psychology?
lack of knowledge due to potential variation in knowledge
Define Controlled experiement
The effect of the IV on the DV is tested while aiming to control other variables.
What are participant-related variables?
Characteristics of a participant that may influence results
Define the term population.
The group of people who are the focus of the research and from which the sample is drawn