Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology: Key Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Psychology

Download Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology: Key Terms and Definitions and more Quizzes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 scientific method DEFINITION 1 observe--detect regularities--hypothesize--observe TERM 2 hypothesis DEFINITION 2 prediction that can be scientifically tested TERM 3 operational definition DEFINITION 3 how concepts are observed and measured TERM 4 descriptive research DEFINITION 4 methods for observing and describing behavior TERM 5 reactivity DEFINITION 5 behavior is altered by experiences and previous observations TERM 6 external validity DEFINITION 6 how findings relate to other situations TERM 7 naturalistic observation DEFINITION 7 observing natural behavior as opposed to in a lab TERM 8 case study DEFINITION 8 focus on a single case/individual TERM 9 survey DEFINITION 9 gathers limited info from a lot of people TERM 10 representative sample DEFINITION 10 smaller sample that accurately reflects the whole population TERM 21 correlational research DEFINITION 21 use data to generate statistical predictions based on correlation and comparison TERM 22 confounding variables DEFINITION 22 uncontrolled factor that changed along with the independent variable TERM 23 random assignment DEFINITION 23 equal chance of exposure, eliminates expectancies TERM 24 placebo DEFINITION 24 inert substance that resembles the experimental substance TERM 25 single/double blind DEFINITION 25 single: subject unaware double: subject and experimenter unaware --of conditions to which they'll be exposed, eliminates expectancies TERM 26 informed consent DEFINITION 26 briefing of details that could effect willingness to participate