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What is a Hypothesis?
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
What is a survey?
investigate the opinions or experience of (a group of people) by asking them questions
What is informed consent?
Informed consent is a process of telling potential research participants about the key elements of a research study and what their participation will involve
What is a double blind study?
A double-blind study is an experiment in which:
This athlete Won gold in the 1964 Summer Olympics and played Wide Receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
Bob Hayes
What is an independent variable?
a variable (often denoted by x) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
What is observational research?
an observational study based on what you observe, without interfering or manipulating the participants.
What are ethical guidelines?
standards that govern the conduct of research
What is random assignment?
In experimental research, random assignment is a way of placing participants from your sample into different treatment groups using randomization.
Who said “There's a snake in my boot!”
Woody, Toy Story
What is a control group?
A group separated from the rest of the experiment where the independent variable being tested cannot influence the results.
What is a case study?
a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time
What is confidentiality?
not sharing the names of participants in research
What is a placebo?
a harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect
Who is the NBA's all-time leader in steals?
John Stockton
What is qualitative research?
Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences. It can be used to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for research.
What is sampling method?
Sampling involves the strategic selection of individuals or a subset from a population, aiming to derive statistical inferences and predict the characteristics of the entire population.
What is the IRB and its role?
Institutional Review Board- is a committee that applies research ethics by reviewing research methods involving human subjects
What is correlation?
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
What is the smallest state in the world?
Vatican City
What is operational definition?
An operational definition is designed to model or represent a concept or theoretical definition, also known as a construct. Scientists should describe the operations (procedures, actions, or processes) that define the concept with enough specificity such that other investigators can replicate their research.
What is deception in research?
Deception is when a researcher gives false information to subjects or intentionally misleads them about some key aspect of the research. This could include feedback to subjects that involves creating false beliefs about oneself, one’s relationship, or manipulation of one’s self-concept.
What is a field experiment?
A field experiment is a research method in which:
What is quantitative research?
Quantitative research is a systematic and objective approach to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data
Besides Canada and Mexico, what country is closest to the United States?
Russia