Quantitative Research
The type of study that has the most control over variables.
True Experiment
What is the definition of Psychology?
The study of Behavior and Mental processes
When every individual in the population has the chance of being selected. This randomness allows the sample to represent the population. An example of this is random sampling.
Probabilistic Sampling
When no one can trace the results back to a participant’s identity it is said to have what?
Anonymity
Which type of research has more bias?
Qualitative Studies
What is the manipulated aspect of a study called?
Independent Variable
When a study has a high internal validity, what is controlled?
Confounding/extraneous variables
A sampling technique in which participants that are more easily available are recruited
Convenience Sampling
When a minor is used in a study you need to make sure you do what?
Get consent
The belief in prior results can lead to this type of bias.
Confirmation Bias
When an outside agent/force influences an experiment enough to change the results we call this a....
Confounding Variable
When findings can be generalized from the sample to the target population it is said to have a high level of ...
Population Validity
The degree to which the results of the study can be trusted to reflect the reality – the true perception and the experience of the sample.
Credibility
In a study, this concept can exist, to a small degree since you might be observing reactions to simuli.
Deception
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest leads to this type of bias.
Acquiescence Bias
A study that looks at relationships only
Correlational Study
What term do psychologists use when a study can be replicated (copied) with similar results obtained.
Reliable
The sampling method that might have more motivated individuals than the general population.
Self-Selected Sample
This concept of ethics in psychology also means any negative long-term consequences of participating in a research study need to be followed up on.
Debriefing
By asking questions about a 3rd party person, you are attempting to remove this type of bias.
Social Desirability Bias
Study where the IV is not manipulated and it takes place in a setting that might influence results.
Natural Experiment
The more standardized and artificial the experiment, the lower what type of validity?
Ecological Validity
This sampling technique is used more in Quasi-studies.
Purposive Sampling
What does CARDUD stand for?
C: Informed Consent
A: Anonymity and confidentiality
R: Right to withdraw from participation
D: Deception
U: Undue stress & harm (protection from)
D: Debriefing
Even if a survey is carefully worded you might run the risk of engaging in bias. What form of bias do researchers run into even when they make careful plans?
Leading Question Bias (in follow-up questions)