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Reasearch Methods
Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Descriptive Study | Describes a specific behavior or phenom |
| Third Variable | Other factor maybe causing correlation |
| Temporal Precedence | Cannot tell you which happens first |
| Correlational Study | Tests how variables are related to each other |
| Experimental Study | Conduct experiment |
| Random Assignment | Each subject has equal chance of being picked |
| IV | Manipulated variable |
| DV | Outcome variable |
| Sample | Specific part |
| Population | Whole group |
| Mean | Average on test |
| Standard Deviation | How spread out distribution is |
| Ethics | Set of principles researchers need to follow |
| Confidentiality | Keep info contained |