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Psychology - Research methods

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By: Sophie Wilson
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Decks in this class (18)

Features of science
What is science,
What are the 3 parts to the scien...,
Define replicability
6  cards
Scientific processes: Aims + Hypotheses
Define aim,
Define operationalisation of vari...,
Define experimental hypothesis
6  cards
Sampling techniques
Define,
What is a strength of random samp...,
What are the limitations of rando...
16  cards
Types of data
Define qualitative data,
What are the strengths of qualita...,
What are the limitations of quant...
15  cards
Reliability and Validity
What is internal validity,
What is the split half method in ...,
What is item analysis in terms of...
15  cards
Role of peer review
What is peer review,
What is the peer review process,
What are the 4 options for reviewers
8  cards
Types of experiments
What are laboratory experiments,
What are the strengths of laborat...,
What are the limitations of labor...
9  cards
Experimental Design
What is independent groups design,
What are the strengths of indepen...,
What are the limitations of indep...
11  cards
Controlling variables
What are participant variables,
What are situational variables,
What are experimental variables
3  cards
Observational techniques
What is a controlled observation,
What are the strengths of a contr...,
What are the limitations of a con...
18  cards
Self-report techniques
What are self report techniques,
What are the strengths of self re...,
What are the limitations of self ...
21  cards
Content Analysis + Thematic Analysis
What is content analysis,
What are the strengths of content...,
What are the limitations of conte...
4  cards
Case Studies
What are case studies,
What are the strengths of case st...,
What are the weaknesses of case s...
3  cards
Correlations
Define correlations,
What are the strengths of correla...,
What are the limitations of corre...
7  cards
Distributions
Define normal distribution,
Define positively skewed distribu...,
Define negatively skewed distribu...
3  cards
Descriptive Statistics
Define mean,
Define measures of central tendency,
What are the strengths of mean
17  cards
Inferential Statistics
What is inferential testing,
What needs to be decided to decid...,
What is nominal data
8  cards
Probability and Significance
What is a type 1 error,
What is a type ll error
2  cards

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