Unit 3/4 Psychology: Research Methods (2020) || All Answers Are Correct 100%.
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a prediction of the outcome of research, stated in terms of the influence of changes in the value of the independent variable on the value of the dependent variable correct answers Hypothesis
the group of people about whom we wish to draw conclusions correct answers Population
the members of ...
Unit 3/4 Psychology: Research Methods (2020) || All Answers
Are Correct 100%.
a prediction of the outcome of research, stated in terms of the influence of changes in the value
of the independent variable on the value of the dependent variable correct answers Hypothesis
the group of people about whom we wish to draw conclusions correct answers Population
the members of the population that have been chosen to take part in the research in order to
represent the population correct answers Sample
the method used to select participants from the population (to be used in the sample). correct
answers Sampling
the variable that is manipulated by the experimenter who then measures resulting changes in the
dependent variable. correct answers Independent Variable (IV)
the variable that is measured by the researcher to discover the effects of the independent variable
correct answers Dependent Variable (DV)
any variable other than the independent variable that seem likely to influence the dependent
variable in a specific study correct answers Extraneous Variables
the group of participants in an experiment who do not receive the IV; they are used to establish a
"baseline" for comparison with the experimental group correct answers Control Group (C-group)
the group of research participants which is exposed to the independent variable; the results are
compared with the control group so that the effects of the independent variable can be
determined correct answers Experimental Group (E-group)
research that aims to find cause-and-effect relationships among variables correct answers
Experiment
observing and recording behaviour in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate
and control the situation correct answers Natural Observation
a technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviours of a particular group correct
answers Survey
A person or group of people who are extraordinary or unusual are are selected on the basis of
their characteristics (e.g. people who have had split-brain surgery). correct answers Case Study
in research, refers to a statement of acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis tested correct
answers Conclusion
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