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What is an aim?
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The aim of a study is a description of what the researchers are investigating and why.
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What is an hypothesis?
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The experimental/alternate hypothesis of a study is a testable prediction of what the researchers expect to happen.
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What is an experimental hypothesis?
What is a null hypothesis?
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Experimental-A prediction that changing the independent variable will cause a change in the dependent variable.
Null-A prediction that changing the independent variable will have no effect on the dependent variable.
Psychology
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Decks in class (26)
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Mulit-store model6
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Working memory model6
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Types of long-term memory7
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Forgetting7
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Factors affecting EWT5
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Improving accuracy of eyewitness testimony, including use of cognitive interview9
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RESEARCH METHODS- TYPES OF STUDY-Experimental Designs3
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RESEARCH METHODS- Types of experiment4
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RESEARCH METHODS- observational method5
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RESEARCH METHODS- Self-report method4
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RESEARCH METHODS- SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES- Study features and design3
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RESEARCH METHODS- Sampling techniques4
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RESEARCH METHODS- Variables4
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RESEARCH METHODS- study reporting, features of a psychological report3
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RESEARCH METHODS- study evaluation, ethics2
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RESEARCH METHODS- reliability and validity4
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RESEARCH METHODS- Control of extraneous variables5
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RESEARCH METHODS- Features of science2
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RESEARCH METHODS- DATA HANDLING AND ANALYSIS, types of data4
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RESEARCH METHODS- descriptive statistics7
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RESEARCH METHODS- presentation of data6
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RESEARCH METHODS- inferential testing2
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RESEARCH METHODS- types of statistical test4
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APPROACHES- Wundt8
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APPROACHES- Cognitive Approach9
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APPROACHES- Biopsychology12
