Research Methods 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyResearch methods and techniquesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: XF34RELITEXCreated on: 26-05-16 18:42 Define: Objectivity When the researcher lets emotions influence their theory, explanations or findings. 1 of 31 Define: Replicability The ability to repeat an experiment that has already been carried out and find similar/same results when repeated. 2 of 31 Define: Control Keeping certain conditions the same throughout the experiment. 3 of 31 Define: Empirical Mehtods Collecting data through direct observation or experiment. 4 of 31 Define: Rational Research Where a theory is constructed from reasoned argument rather than direct observation. 5 of 31 Define: Theory Construction Using facts to construct theories that will explain natural phenomena around us. 6 of 31 Define: Hypothesis Testing A testable hypothesis is constructed from a theory, testing it to find out if evidence does or doesn't supports the theory. 7 of 31 Define: Deduction 1. Observation 2. Propose theory 3. Testable hypothesis 4. Test hypothesis 5. Draw conclusions 8 of 31 Define: Induction 1. Observation 2. Testable hypothesis 3. Test hypothesis 4. Propose theory 5. Draw conclusions 9 of 31 Can Psychology Claim to be a Science? YES - Uses controlled experiments to test theories. NO - Studies have researcher bias, demand characteristics which compromises validity 10 of 31 Define: Abstract Summary of a study covering all of the sections 11 of 31 Define: Introduction Review of previous research leading to rationale. Hypothesis also stated. 12 of 31 Define: Method Detailed description of what the researcher did, detailed enough so i can be repeated. 13 of 31 Define: Results Contains what researchers found. 14 of 31 Define: Discussion Explanation for results gained and implications of results 15 of 31 Define: References Books, websites ect. used 16 of 31 Define: Case study In depth study of one person. Several methods (Interview+Observation) 17 of 31 Define: Field Experiment Carried out in natural environment. Extraneous variables cant control. 18 of 31 Define: Interview Detailed info from small group of people 19 of 31 Define: Correlation Measure the relationship between two variables 20 of 31 Define: Content analysis Counting how many times something occurs in interview ect. Changing qualitative data into quantitative data 21 of 31 Define: Lab experiment Controlled setting, IV manipulated DV controlled. High control of extraneous variables. 22 of 31 Define: Questionnaires Printed set of questions. Used when you want a lot of data. 23 of 31 Define: Natural Experiment IV naturally occurring (not manipulated). 24 of 31 Define: Natural Experiment IV naturally occurring (not manipulated), DV measured. Extraneous variables not controlled. 25 of 31 Define: Observation Researcher not involved, observes from afar, makes behavioural categories (hugging, kissing). Participants aware = Overt. Participants unaware = Covert. 26 of 31 Define: Volunteer Sampling Researcher advertises for volunteers via newspaper ect. participants contact researcher saying they want to take part in study. 27 of 31 Define: Opportunity Sampling Participants selected based on who is easily available. (People walking through street). 28 of 31 Define: Random Sampling Members of target pop. identified, participants randomly selected from the target pop. (Names in hat and choosing participants). 29 of 31 Define: Bias A sample of the target pop. in which some members of the pop. are less likely to be included than others. 30 of 31 Define: Generalising To the extent to which the results from the sample used can be applied to the target population as a whole. 31 of 31
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