What is the hindsight bias
It is the tendency to believe after learning about the outcome that one would have foreseen it
What causes us to overestimate our intuition?
- hindsight bias
- overconfidence
- perceive to see patterns in random events
What are the qualities a theory should have
- It should organize information
2. implies prediction that anyone can check
What are the 3 types of research types
- descriptive research
- correlational research
- experimental research
How is descriptive research carried out
- case studies
- naturalistic observations
- surveys
What is crucial in surveys
- wording effects
2. random sampling
how do researchers isolate the effects of one or more factors?
- manipulating factor of interest
2. controlling other variables
What is the difference between a correlational study and an experiment
In an experiment a factor is changhed to see what effects there are whereas a correlational study uncovers naturally occurring relationships.
how is correlational research conducted
2 variables are measured without any modifications
how is experimental research conducted
random assignment done, 1 or more variables are varied.
