Unit 1.4/5

Question 1

Theory

Answer 1

an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

A testable prediction

Question 3

Operational definition

Answer 3

a carefully worded statement of the exact procedures (operations) used in a research study. For example, human intelligence may be operationally defined as what an intelligence test measures

Question 4

Replication

Answer 4

repeating the essence of a research study; usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding can be reproduced.

Question 5

Case study

Answer 5

a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles
Brain damage
Children’s minds
Animal intelligence

Question 6

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 6

a descriptive technique of observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate or control the situation
Funny finding - laughing
Sounding out students - eavesdropping conversations - small talk vs deep conversation
Culture and pace of life - walking speed, public clocks

Question 7

Survey

Answer 7

a descriptive technique for obtaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group

Question 8

Sampling bias

Answer 8

a flawed sampling process that produces an unrepresentative sample

Question 9

Population

Answer 9

all those in a group being studied, from which samples may be drawn

Question 10

Random sample

Answer 10

a sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion