Final chp 2 psych

A statement that can be used to test a prediction

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Method

• Theory

• Thesis

A process for gathering empirical evidence, or data from systematic observations or experiments

• Scientific Method

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Experiment

the different treatment given to the two groups

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Gets manipulated

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Refers to the characteristic or response researchers are observing or measuring

• Dependent variable

• Independent Variable

those who get the treatment

• Experimental Group

• Control group

Those who don't get treatment

-the comparison group

• Control Group

• Experimental Group

A detailed examination of an individual or small group

• Case Study

• Naturalistic Observation

• Correlational Study

• Experiment

Strengths of _________:

-useful for furthering the development of theories

• Case Study

• Correlational Study

• Naturalistic Observation

Weakness of ______:

-Cannot provide definitive support for a hypothesis

-Making generalizations

-Identifying the causes of behaviors and events

• Case Study

• Correlational Study

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation