Psychology: Module 2
Types of Research
Experimental: the only one that shows cause and effect.
placebo effect
experimental bias
random assignment
Correlational: studys real behavior, can determine the strength of a relationship, is useful when variables can't be manipulated
two types: positive, and negative
Descriptive:
observes & records what is happening
survey: asks for opinion on things, downside is that results can be false
naturalistic observation: watches subject in natural state
case study: one situation or person in depth
APA ethical guidelines
IRB: international
Hindsight Bias: the tendency to believe after learning the outcome, that we knew all along
Barnum Effect: tendency to accept a vague characterization of ones self
Vocab:
Sampling: identify the population intended to study- the sample must represent that
Hypothesis: expresses a relationship between variables
Research methods
Basic: explores questions you may be curious about, but wont really use immediately.
Applied:Has a clear, practical application that can be readily used
