Psychology Research Methods 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyResearch methods and techniquesA2/A-levelNone Created by: KiranBinningCreated on: 05-05-19 15:27 Definition of psychology ? Scientific study of human thoughts and behaviours 1 of 8 Why are research methods important ? Importance of understanding how valid and reliable research and theories are 2 of 8 what is an experiment ? A scientific way to find evidence in a study, such as using a IV and DV 3 of 8 What is a IV (independent variable) ? A variable which is not changed in a study 4 of 8 What is a DV (Dependant variable) ? A variable which can be changed in a study and can also measure variables in the study 5 of 8 What is one bad thing about self- report? People can sometimes lie and not tell the truth, which gives false evidence 6 of 8 What is description of observation ? Psychologist can watch and observe how people behave to their surroundings 7 of 8 Why can observation be a bad idea for a research method ? Pps could change their behaviour as they are being observed which is called demand characteristics 8 of 8
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