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What are pilot studies?
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Small scale trial run of investigation to test procedures and make modifications
2
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What are aims?
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A general expression of what the researcher intends to investigate
3
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What is an operationalised hypothesis?
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A clearly defined and measurable statement of what the researcher believes to be true
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What is a directional hypothesis?
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States whether changes are positive or negative/greater or lesser (one tailed)
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What is a non directional hypothesis?
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Doesn’t state the direction, just that there is a difference or correlation
6
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What is a control group?
A
Baseline conditions to set comparison and establish cause
AQA Psychology Research Methods
flashcards
Decks in class (24)
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RM: Experimental methods6
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RM: Observations0
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RM: Observational design0
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RM: Questionnaires0
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RM: Interviews0
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RM: Correlations5
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RM: Content analysis8
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RM: Case studies5
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RM: Report writing8
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RM: Sampling techniques10
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RM: Experimental design0
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RM: Research issues1
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RM: Ethics14
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RM: Implications on the economy2
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RM: Pilot studies0
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RM: Peer review4
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RM: Reliability10
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RM: Validity13
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RM: Features of a science8
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RM: Types of data15
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RM: Levels of measurement0
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RM: Descriptive statistics18
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RM: Inferential tests1
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RM: Probability + significance10
