Introduction to Psychology – Psychological Research
The Scientific Method
Theory
Hypothesis
Test
Analysis
Replicate
Data Sources
Sample
Random sample
Convenience sample
Archival sampling
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Descriptive Studies
Naturalistic observation (field research)
Laboratory observation
Survey research
Case study
Experimental Studies
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Experimental group
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Control group
Random assignment
Correlational Studies
Correlational coefficient (r)
Positive
Negative
Zero/no
Ethical Research
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Introduction to Psychology – Psychological Research
Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of
Conduct (APA)
Institutional Review Board (IRB, 1974)
Informed consent(risks)
Privacy (identity)
Confidentiality (data)
Deception and debriefing
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