research methods

key words -meanings

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what word best describes data collected that is rich in detail or description?
qualatative
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what word best describes data collected that numerical
quantative
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when observing something/event at equally spaced intervals it is called?(2 words)
time sampling
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when observing a whole event without intervals this is called(2words)
event sampling
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another word used for a trial run/study?
pilot
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what name is given to the subject used in a study that has been instructed how to behave?
confederate
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what term is used when a group of observers are used , making the results more reliable?(3 words)
inter-rate reliability
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labatory experiments are done under controlled conditions and can be manipulated by the researcher, although lacking ecological validity the benefits include establishing the cause and ------(1),the ----(2) can be forced and it can be --------(3)easy
effectpacerepeated
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what type of experiment has the highest ecological validity and cant be forced in any way?
natural
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what type of experiment takes place in a natural setting but can be forced by the researcher
field
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when a person is unaware they are being observed they are called?
covert
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what is the opposite to naturalistic observation?
controlled
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opposite to covert when being observed?
overt
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when observing something/event at equally spaced intervals it is called?(2 words)

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when observing a whole event without intervals this is called(2words)

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another word used for a trial run/study?

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