Experimental Method
The method researchers use to answer questions about cause and effect is
an experiment
When a field study is not an option, researchers use what kind of observation?
Laboratory observation
Standards for proper and reasonable behavior are called
ethics
Verbal, Written or Electronic
Which type of survey questions allow volunteers to pick from pre-populated responses?
Close ended questions
Factors in an experiment that may change are called...
Variables
An in depth investigation into a small group or individual is called a
case study
When a psychologist keeps patient information to themselves, this is the rule of
Confidentiality
The entire group you wish to study or describe in a survey is called the
target population
In what type of observation would volunteers participate in a mimicked environment?
Laboratory observation
The name of the group in an experiment that is not given treatment
Control Group
When plotting data points, what is the distance from the average called?
Standard deviation
What is the difference between consent and assent?
Consent can only be given when you are of legal age, and assent is understanding the situation and giving your answer although parental permission is still needed
When selecting samples, you sample must be ____________ and ________________
Random and Stratified
What is the difference between a dependent and independent variable?
Independent variable is manipulated by the researcher and the depended variable changes based on the treatment
A substance or treatment that has no effect other than the persons belief in it
Placebo
Which two of the seven methods of observation are designed to show change over time
Longitudinal and Cross sectional
What group sets the standards for what is right and wrong when it comes to research
The American Psychological Association (APA)
Because most surveys are done on a volunteer basis, what must researchers take into account?
Volunteer bias
What is informed consent?
Explaining the experiment to the participant before getting his or her consent
What is the difference between a single blind and double blind study?
Name 5 of the 7 methods of observation
Survey method, testing, case study, longitudinal, cross sectional, naturalistic observation, laboratory observation
What basic rule must psychologists follow when doing research with humans?
They must not be harmed
What is a stratified sample?
When your sample is proportional to your target population
When research on humans is not an option, where do most researchers turn?
Animal Research