AP Psychology- Unit 1 (Research Methods)

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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

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The variable manipulated by the researcher is the

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Independent Variable

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This is an example of

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Negative Correlation

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

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Random sample

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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

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

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Dependent variable

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This is an example of what? Options: Negative Correlation, Positive Correlation, Negative skew, Positive skew

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Positive Correlation

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

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Experimental Group

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The names of the participants in a research experiment must be kept secret is an ethical guideline known as

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Confidentiality

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

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operational definition