Section 1
What is the first step in scientific research?
Forming a research question
What is a bias?
A predisposition to a certain point of view
What is the difference between positive correlation and negative correlation
Positive correlation-Relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other variable also increases
Negative correlation-Relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases
What is the experimental method?
Method researchers use to answer questions about cause and effect
What is a hypothesis?
A prediction or assumption about behavior that is tested through scientific research, an educated guess
What is a sample?
A representative segment of a target population
Do correlations reveal cause and effect?
No, they describe relationships
What is the difference between an experimental group and a control group?
The experimental group receives the treatment, while the control group does not
Besides the first step, what are two steps involved in scientific research
Forming a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, analyzing the results, drawing conclusions
What is volunteer bias?
The concept that people who volunteer to participate in research studies often differ from those who do not volunteer
What is the longitudinal method?
A type of research in which the same people are studied over a long period of time
What are variables?
Factors that are measured or controlled in a scientific study
What is the importance of replication in scientific research?
It confirms the results of the previous study
What is the survey method?
A research technique for acquiring data about the attitudes or behaviors of a group of people, usually by asking questions of a representative random sample
What is the cross-sectional method?
Method of research that looks at different age groups at the same time in order to understand changes that occur during the life span
Under what circumstances might a psychologist break confidentiality?
To prevent harm of a client or someone else, if the clients plans to harm someone