AP Psychology Unit 1.2

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The benefit of this descriptive research is that it allows researchers to view naturally occurring behaviors without controlling the situation.

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Natural observation

Front

A sample that represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion is known as

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Random sample

Front

The disadvantage of this descriptive research method is that single cases can be very misleading. Options: Natural observation, Survey, Case study, Correlation

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Case study

Front

In an experiment, the variable that changes in response to independent variable is known as

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Dependent variable

Front

In an experiment, the group with independent variable is known as what?

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Experimental Group

Front

A carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research experiment is known as

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operational definition

Front

The group in an experiment that does not have the independent variable is known as what?

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Control group

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This research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the other.

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Correlational

Front

Which correlation coefficient demonstrates the highest correlation? Options: 0.92, -0.38, -0.11, 0.67

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0.92