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Psych - Research Methods

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By: Grace Houghton
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Decks in this class (15)

Experimental methods/designs
Experimental method,
Variables,
Independent variable iv
38  cards
Observational Techniques
Naturalistic observation,
Controlled observation,
Covert observation
26  cards
Self-Report Techniques
Self report technique,
Questionnaire,
Interview
26  cards
case studies
Case study,
Triangulation,
Strengths of case studies
4  cards
Correlational analysis
Correlational analysis,
Co variables,
How is correlation data represented
16  cards
content analysis
Content analysis,
Strengths of content analysis,
Limits of content analysis
6  cards
Controlling variables
Extraneous variables can be split...,
Situational variables,
How to control for situational va...
14  cards
sampling
Sample,
Random sample,
Opportunity sample
15  cards
Aims & Hypotheses
Aim,
Hypothesis,
Directional hypothesis
6  cards
Ethical issues
Ethical issues,
Cost benefit analysis,
The 7 bps ethical issues
11  cards
Peer review
Peer review,
Single blind review def pro con,
Double blind review def pro con
5  cards
Primary & Secondary data
Primary data,
Strength weakness of primary data,
Secondary data
6  cards
Reliability & Validity
Reliability,
Ways of assessing reliability,
The test retest method
9  cards
Normal & Skewed distributions
Normal distribution,
Skewed distribution,
Positive skew
4  cards
Features of Science
Paradigm,
Paradigm shift
2  cards

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