Science
A set of inter-related constructs, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of phenomena by specifying relations among variables with the purpose of explaining and predicting the phenomena
What is Theory
1979 report by National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. Summarizes ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects
What is Belmont Report
Data collection instrument
What is Questionnaire
The variable manipulated by the researcher – hypothesized to affect the DV
What is Independent Variable
A research method that makes use exclusively of secondary data/information
What is Archival Method
A statement of a proposed relationship among variables
What is Hypothesis
The need to maximize benefits and minimize potential harm in human participant research
What is Beneficence
Type of scale having descriptors, order, and equal intervals
What is Interval Scales
A behaviour that is measured and is hypothesized to be affected by the IV
What is Dependent Variable
Research that combines both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
What is Mixed Methods
A theoretical entity (Learning, etc.)
What is Construct
Participants and potential participants must be treated fairly
What is Justice
An item on a questionnaire that overtly suggests an answer
Leading Item
Any aspect of the experimental situation other than an IV that may have an effect on the DV
What is Extraneous Variable
Research that collects data from the same individuals at different points in time
What is Mixed Methods
A systematic and objective process of gathering, recording, and analyzing information to aid in drawing conclusions or making decisions.
What is Research
A study conducted by US Public Health Services from 1932 – 1972 on unknowing participants with syphilis
What is The Tuskegee Experiment
The item pertains to a single, specific issue.
Focus
When some aspect of the experimental situation other than an IV effects the DV
What is Confound
Research that collects data from the same individuals at different points in time
What is Longitudinal Method
Research used to solve immediate, practical problems
What is Applied Research
The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work
What is Plagiarism
A type of rating scale wherein the respondents are asked to indicate the extent of agreement/disagreement with a statement
What is Likert-type Scale
Extent to which results of a study can be generalized to other settings and people
External Validity
The extent to which a person changes his/her behaviour because of the knowledge of being observed
What is Reactivity