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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Define theory. | An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events. |
| Define hypothesis | A testable prediction, often implied by a theory |
| Define operational definitions | A statement of the procedures (operations) used to define research variables. E.g. human intelligence may be operationally defies as what an intelligence test measures. |
| Define replication | Repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants or circumstances. |
| What are descriptive methods? | Methods that describe behaviors, often using case studies, surveys, or naturalistic observation |
| What are correlational methods? | Methods that associate different factors |
| What are experimental methods? | methods that manipulate factors to discover their effects. |
| What is a case study? | An observation technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles. |
| Whats important to note about case studies? | Individual cases can suggest great ideas, however, we cannot discern the truth of the general due to one extreme case. |
| What is a survey? | A technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group. |
| What are wording effects? | The effects of subtle changes in wording on surveys or results. |
| Define population. | All the cases in a group being studied, from which samples may be drawn |
| Define random sample | A sample that fairly represent a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion. |
| Are large or small samples better? | Large |
| What are naturalistic observations? | Observations or recordings of behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate or control the situation. |
| naturalistic observations do not explain behavior... they __________ | Describe it |
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