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Research methods
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Theory | Set of assumptions used to explain why something is the way i is and happens the way it happens. Based on finding from many studies and can change with new data. |
| Principle | a fundamental, primary, or general law or truth from which others are derived. |
| Hypothesis | An informed guess or prediction about some phenomenon. One of most important steps in conducting scientific research. All theories and principle start with it. |
| Case studies | Study of typically one but sometimes more individuals in great depth in hopes to reveal universal truths. |
| Naturalistic observations | Watching and recording behavior of organisms in their natural environment; describes (not explains) behavior |
| Surveys | Look at many individual cases, gathers lots of info at low cost |
| Longitudinal studies | Extensive studies with groups or people that long periods of time |
| Experiments | Controlled studies that involve manipulation of variables that impact experimental groups (cause and effect relationships) |
| Random sampling | Every person has equal chance of being selected to participate |
| Control group | Participants that aren’t exposed to independent variable |
| Experimental group | Participants exposed to independent variable |
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