Intro to Research Methods

_______ is an investigation which is looking for a cause and effect relationship.

• Correlations

• Observations

• Self-Reports

• Experiments

In most experiments, this procedure for each participants is kept exactly the same. What procedure is it?

• experimentation

• validation

• standardisation

• evaluation

_____ is the extent to which a procedure, task or measure is consistent that the same results are produce with the same people on each occasion.

• validity

• reliability

• standardised

• accuracy

One type of experiment method is Laboratory experiment, is doing it in an artificial situation a weakness or a strength?

• strength

• weakness

• both

• i have no idea =)

______ is a research method whereby the participants give the researcher information about themselves directly.

• self- reports

• interview

• questionnaire

• survey

_____ an detailed investigation of a single instance, usually a person or a specific group.

• Correlational Study

• Case Study

• Experimental Study

• Observational Study

The variable being investigated in an experiment of a research study.

• extraneous variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• confounding variables

To ________ is to apply the findings of a study more widely, example to other settings and populations.

• standardise

• generalise

• conclude

• recommend

As per ethical guidelines, this is secured first before the participants decide whether one agrees to participate.

• right to withdraw

• agreement of confidentiality

• informed consent

• agreement of privacy

A self report that present questions to participants in written form.

• Questionnaire

• Interview

• closed questions

• open questions