Research Methods in Psychology

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A research method that observes/records behavior in the subject's natural environment

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Naturalistic observation

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A research method where people self-report their behaviors/thoughts

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Survey

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A research method where variables are intentionally manipulated to see their effects

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Experimental method

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The measured factor in an experiment

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Dependent variable (DV)

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The manipulated factor in an experiment

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Independent variable (IV)

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Outside factors that may interfere with research outcomes

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Confounding variable

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Which research method will NEVER be the answer on the AAQ? Options: Correlational study, Experimental method, Survey, Naturalistic observation

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Survey

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A researcher thinks servers will be tipped more if they wear red. 1 group wears red, the other wears black. The DV is...

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The amount of tips earned