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Define what a pilot study is.
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Small scale version of the experiment which occurs before the actual experiment.
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What is the aim of a pilot study?
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To check design of experiment i.e. procedures, materials etc work, and allow the researcher to make modifications if necessary.
Psychology AS
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Decks in class (37)
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Chapter 1: Social Influence0
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Conformity: Types and Explanations0
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Key Terms6
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Types of Conformity4
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Explanations for Conformity3
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Evaluation of Conformity Explanations5
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Chapter 2: Memory0
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Coding, Capacity and Duration of Memory19
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Multi-store model10
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Types of Long Term Memory5
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Working Memory Model9
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Explanations for Forgetting: Interference0
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Explanations for Forgetting: Retrieval Failure0
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Factors affecting Eyewitness Testimony: Misleading Information0
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Factors affecting Eyewitness Testimony: Anxiety0
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Improving Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony: Cognitive Interview0
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Chapter 3: Attachment0
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Chapter 4: Approaches in Psychology0
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Chapter 5: Psychopathology0
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5.1 Definitions of Abnormality9
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5.2 Phobias9
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5.3 Depression0
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5.4 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)0
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5.5 Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias0
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Chapter 6: Research Methods0
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Experimental method11
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Control of variables7
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Experimental Design12
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Types of Experiment9
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Sampling15
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Ethical Issues and Ways of Dealing With Them2
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Pilot Studies2
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Observational Techniques13
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Observational design10
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Self-report techniques11
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Research Methods quickie44
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All Research Methods Key Terms16
