Scientific Method
How many steps that we have discussed that are in the scientific method?
6
What is the definition of non experimental design?
The researcher cannot control/manipulate the independent variable.
What is the difference between experimental designs and non experimental designs?
The experimental designs the independent variable is manipulated and in the non experimental design there is no manipulation.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
To Observe
True or False: Correlation studies prove causation.
ex: High GPA scores is a direct cause of high self-esteem.
False, correlation studies only prove that there is a relationship it does not prove causation.
How many experimental designs did we discuss?
What is the purpose of using the scientific method?
To collect data to answer a hypothesis, which will either support or contradict a theory.
What is the definition of observational studies?
A type of study where participants are observed and there is no interference.
What are the three types of experimental designs we have talked about?
How many types of Experiments did we talk about?
8
I am the intensive study of a person,group of people or community, or event. The researcher will take longer general notes than what is actually reported. What am I?
Case Study
What is the difference between a natural experiment and a field experiment?
In the natural experiment, the researcher has no control over the independent variable.
Name the 6 steps of the Scientific Method in order
Observe, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze, results.
Name the 5 types of non experimental designs we have discussed.
correlations, observations, interviews, questionnaires, and case studies.
What are two cons of Lab Experiments?
Demand characteristics, artificial environment, difficult to generalize, and experimenters expectation can affect behavior.