Unit 3 Research methods

Question 1

What is operationalizing the variables

Answer 1

Clarifying how the IV is changed and how the DV is being measured or recorded (Can be very specific)

Question 2

Define Aim

Answer 2

A statement that outlines the purpose of the investigation

Question 3

Define hypothesis

Answer 3

A testable prediction of the relationship between 2 or more variables

Question 4

What is a controlled experiment

Answer 4

Involves investigating the relationship between IV and DV under controlled conditions

Question 5

What is an observational study

Answer 5

Involves carefully watching and recording behavior as it naturally occurs, this can happen in real world setting (Naturalistic observation) or in controlled environments (controlled observations)

Question 6

What are case studies

Answer 6

Involves collecting detailed information usually of a highly personal nature from a particular individual, family or group, they’re typically intense and in-depth

Question 7

What is a self- report tool

Answer 7

Researchers may decide to opt for a self- report tool such as a questionnaire interview, diary ect. To collect data on participants thoughts feeling or behaviors

Question 8

What is a stimulation studies

Answer 8

The researcher will replicate a real- world situation and use the replication to study the behaviour and/or mental process of intrests. For example using a driver simulator to expolore the effects of sleep deprivation or drunk driving