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Psych quiz 2
Psych vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis | Testable prediction implyed by theory |
| Reliability | Extent to which research yields consistent results |
| Validity | Extent to which research predicts what it is supposed to |
| Quantitative Data | Number based information gathered from surveys, tests, or experiments |
| Qualitative Data | Not about numbers but gives deeper insights into complex topics |
| Case Study | Descriptive technique in which an individual or group is studied in depth in hopes of revealing universal principals |
| Naturalistic Observation | Observing and recording behavior in natural occurring situations |
| Survey | Obtaining the self-reported attributes |
| Independent Variable | Variable that the researcher deliberately changes or manipulates in an experiment |
| Dependent Variable | Variable that is observed and measured for changes in an experiment |
| Experimental Group | The group exposed to the experiment |
| Control Group | The group not exposed to the experiment |