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Psych Module 2

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method researchers use to answer questions about cause and effect experimental research
researchers select a group of participants and then observe them over a period of time Longitudinal Method
part of a target population studied by researcher Representative Sampling
substance or treatment that has no effect apart from a person’s belief in it Placebo
educated guess or answer to a research question Hypothesis
factors that can vary or change in an experiment Dependent Variable
measure of how closely two things are related Correlation
standards for proper and responsible behavior Ethics
a measure of distance of every score to the mean Standard Deviation
participants do not know whether they are in the experimental group or the control group Single Blind Study
members of a study who do not receive treatment Control
Why is it important for scientists to be able to replicate the results of a study? To increase its validity.
What is one reason that survey interviews and questionnaires may not be completely accurate? False answers or bias could be given. The wording also has to do with it.
Why do psychologists sometimes study animals or people in laboratory settings? So that they can control the environment.
Observing the way people eat in restaurants is an example of Naturalistic Observation
Give an example of a negative correlation The higher in elevation the lower the temperature.
Why is it sometimes useful to conduct double-blind studies So that there is 0% chance of bias.
Why do psychologists keep the records of their research participants confidential? To encourage the patients to tell the truth.
What is the purpose of ethical standards in the field of psychology? To clarify their professional roles and obligations.
Explain value vs. potential cost when a psychologist is looking to conduct a study. When conducting a study psychologists have to figure out whether the study is valuable enough for how much it's going to cost.
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