WHY scientific research is essential
confirmation bias
Little Albert didn't give his permission to participate in the study.
informed assent
These should be testable and valid.
hypotheses
People a researcher is interested in studying
population
Red condiment or side dish that usually comes straight out of a can.
cranberry sauce
"I KNEW students who attend 'party schools' are party animals.
hindsight bias
Researchers did conducted research without bringing it before the "committee."
Institutional Review Board
When researchers conduct a research study using different participants but similar procedures than a previous study.
replication
A sample that fairly represents a population.
random sample
Part of the turkey that produces bile.
turkey liver
overconfidence
Participants from the Stanford Prison Study suffered physical and mental breakdowns.
Protection from harm
The possibility that a hypothesis can be proven false.
falsifiable
Group of people from a larger population selected to take a survey.
sample
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green bean casserole
self-report bias
Researchers let participants believe they had harmed another person and did nothing to reverse this belief.
debrief
An evaluation process that guides the release of research.
peer review
sampling bias
Casserole with marshmallows on top
sweet potato casserole
People tend to answer questions based on what they think the researcher wants to hear
social desirability bias
Researchers released information about participants in their study.
confidentiality
Actual measurement tool used to study mental processes.
operational definition
When a researcher selects the sample because it's "easier" for them.
convenience sampling
Dessert made up of a nut that some people are allergic to
pecan pie