Research method- As Psychology

Name four research methods in Psychology

....................... is an investigation which is looking for cause-and-effect relationship.

The factor under investigation in an experiment which is manipulated by the researcher and is expected to be responsible for change is called ....................................................

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control

The factor in an experiment which is measured and is expected to change is called...............................

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control

A .......................................... is anyone taking part in a research study

............................. is knowing enough about the study to decide whether you want to agree to participate.

This means that participant's results and personal information are kept safely and not shared with anyone outside the study.

• Debrief

• Confidentiality

• Deception

It is conducted in the normal environment for participants for the behavior being investigated.

• Lab experiment

• Field experiment

It means that the study can be replicated again and again.

• Validity

• Demand characteristics

• Reliability

Standardised procedures is ........................................... for lab experiments.

• Weakness

• Strength