Research Methods - Psychology

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  • Created on: 30-12-12 13:52
Why conduct Pilot Studies?
give insights into errors and allows researchers to initiate changes in light of any errors
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How can you assess reliability of interviews?
Train interviewers and practise questions in pilot study. discuss experiences and check reliability through the way they ask and elaborate q
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How can psychologists assess reliability of observations?
no of times observers agree / total no of oberservations
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Why is reliability important in interviews?
If two interviewers ask q differently it would bias the results = produce worthless conclusions
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What is a demand characteristic?
anything in a study or in the behaviour of the researcher, makes PP aware of purpose or expected behaviour
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How could a demand characteristic affect validity of studies?
If PP know they are being observed they behave in 'good light' (social desirability bias). This affects validity of study = not acting 'naturally' = conclusions invalid
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Factor that would lower validity?
honesty? tendency to answer in a socially desirable manner, report dif results - bias results
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Ethical Issue regarding Strange Situation?
Distress to infant - researchers explain to parents risks of participating. responsibility to minimise any anxiety during study ( stopping when child is upset)
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Write one q that would produce quantitative data?
Question: YES/NO
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Write one q that would produce qualitative data?
What do you think about ....?
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Sampling method: example of volunteer? limitation?
advertising on websites, sending out e-mails etc. biased respondents; 'motivated' volunteers
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How would investigator effects reduce validity?
marginal comments made by PP scored on what the psychologists knows
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A factor that could be used when matching PP, and why is it important?
temperament because research has shown (?) = influence on performance of both members of the group
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Ethical Issues in Psychology? How to deal with them?
Deception, Informed Consent, Psychological Harm. Deal - Debriefing e.g counselling
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