Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Factoids
True/ False
Vocabulary
100
The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome that would one have foreseen it
What is Hindsight Bias
100
uses questions of feelings, opinions, or behavior patterns of a particular group by questioning a random sample of the group
Survey
100
A good theory produces testable predictions called?
Factoids
100
Descriptive methods explain why a behavior is occuring
False: they only DESCRIBE
100
Correct rules of conduct necessary when carrying out research
Code of Ethics
200
A self correcting process for evaluating ideas with observation and analysis
What is Scientific Method
200
prevents us from having unprejudiced consideration of a question
Bias
200
Operational definitions must be (2 things)
1. Measurable 2. Manageable
200
Theories are generally not tested or highly researched
False: they ARE tested and highly researched
200
Anything that varies or can be manipulated
Variables
300
A carefully worded statement of exact procedures and measures used in a research study
What are Operational Definitions
300
Describes behavior by using 3 different descriptive methods
Descriptive Methods
300
AKA: "I-Knew-It-All-Along-Phenomenon"
Hindsight Bias
300
Unlike dictionary definitions, OD's describe concepts with precise measurements and procedures
True
300
Whole group one intends on studying
Population
400
1 individual or group being studied in depth
What is Case study
400
Fairly represents a population b/c each member has equal chance of inclusion
Random Sample
400
What is included in an Informed Consent
1. purpose/ procedure 2. debrief 3. no deception 4. confidentiality 5. withdraw/ voluntary basis 6. no harm
400
What is one main difference between a case study and a survey?
case study: 1 person or group in depth survey: many in depth
400
An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events
Theory
500
Examines assumptions, accesses the source, discerns hidden values, confirms evidence
What is Critical Thinking
500
Tend to be more confident than correct
Overconfidence
500
What 3 ways can we test our hypothesis?
1. descriptive 2. correlational 3. experimental
500
Naturally, our minds try to make sense of things around us as quickly as possible
True
500
Random people =
Random results
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