Research Methods AICE

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What type of correlation is this showing?

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positive correlation

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Standard deviation is a mathematical tool to help us assess

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how far the values are spread below and above a mean

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What is meant by participant variable?

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individual characteristics that can influence how a participant responds in an experiment

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This graph is showing a _____ correlation

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negative

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An independent variable is the ____ while a dependent variable is the ____ in a causal research study.

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cause / effect

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A(n) ____ variable is the variable you manipulate, control, or vary in an experimental study to explore its effects.

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independent

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A(n) ____ variable is any variable not being investigated that has the potential to affect the outcome of a research study.

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extraneous

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure (whether the results can be reproduced under the same conditions).

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consistency of a measure (whether the results can be reproduced under the same conditions).

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Controlled experiments require:

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A control group that receives a standard treatment, a fake treatment, or no treatment.

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Quantitative data:

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numerical data; it can be used to find patterns and averages, make predictions