Week 9 [Everyday Psychology: Research Beyond the Lab]

Question 1

Internal Validity:

Answer 1

The degree to which an experiment or study accurately measures the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, without interference from extraneous factors.

Question 2

External Validity:

Answer 2

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other settings, populations, or times.

Question 3

Ecological Validity

Answer 3

The degree to which the findings of a study can be generalized to real-world settings, reflecting natural behaviors outside the controlled laboratory environment.

Question 4

Respondent Burden

Answer 4

The psychological and physical effort required from participants to complete research tasks, such as surveys or experiments, which can impact data quality or response rates.

Question 5

Experience Sampling Method (ESM):

Answer 5

A research method where participants report their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in real-time, often through mobile devices or prompts, to gather data in naturalistic settings.

Question 6

Day Reconstruction Method (DRM)

Answer 6

A technique where participants recall and report their experiences from the previous day, typically through structured diaries or surveys, to capture their daily activities and emotions.

Question 7

Ambulatory Physiological Monitoring

Answer 7

A method that involves continuously recording physiological data (such as heart rate, blood pressure, or skin conductance) in naturalistic environments while participants go about their daily activities.