PY3 Key Terms Crossword

Some random key terms for PY3 exam!

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  • Created by: Kathryn
  • Created on: 16-02-14 22:15
Number between -1 and +1, relationship
Correlation Coefficient
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Concerned with frequency of data
Nominal data
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nth number of target population is chosen
systematic sampling
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Data concerned with measurement, no real zero (temperature)
Interval data
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Data with fixed, equal distances, zero which is meaningful (height)
Ratio data
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Data that is numerical, concerned with quantity
quantitative data
6 of 20
If a study is repeated and results are consistent it is considered to have high...
reliability
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If findings are accurate, true to life and is measuring what it sets out to measure it is considered to be high in...
validity
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Represents a false positive, incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis
type one error
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extent to which a experiment reflects real life settings
mundane realism
10 of 20
states there's no effect on two variables
null hypothasis
11 of 20
Predicts direction the results are likely to go
directional hypothasis
12 of 20
Variable that is not the intended independent variable but which has an effect on the dependant variable
confounding variable
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Participants are tested before experiment, then matched with similar scoring person, put through experi/controlled group
Matched pairs group design
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Involves interviewer fiding people who fit particular category e.g women under age of 25
quota sampling
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protection of personal information, is a legal right
confidentiality
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not telling participants full extent of research, stops participants having informed consent
deception
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participants only take part in one condition
independant group design
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definining variables in a form that can be easily measured
operationalisation
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Applying a scientific theory to a natural setting
field experiment
20 of 20

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Concerned with frequency of data

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Nominal data

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nth number of target population is chosen

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Card 4

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Data concerned with measurement, no real zero (temperature)

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Card 5

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Data with fixed, equal distances, zero which is meaningful (height)

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