AP Psychology Unit 0 - Research Methods

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What is informed consent in psychological research?

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The agreement given by participants to take part in a study after being informed of its purpose, procedures, risks, and their right to withdraw at any time.

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What is a positive correlation?

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A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable corresponds to an increase in the other variable.

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Which research method is most likely to demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship?

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Experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the goal of random assignment in research?

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To help control for confounding variables and biases, ensuring that any differences between groups are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

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What is the difference between a case study and an experiment?

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A case study is an in-depth analysis of a single individual or group, while an experiment manipulates one or more variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

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What does debriefing mean in psychological research?

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The process of explaining the true purpose of a study and any deception used to participants after the study is completed.

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What is a confounding variable?

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A variable that influences both the dependent variable and independent variable, leading to a false association.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To serve as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

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Qualitative research focuses on understanding concepts and experiences, while quantitative research focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2