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the way a researcher selects participants from a population

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Sampling

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research method where the researcher observes the subject in a natural setting without interfering

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Naturalistic Observation

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research method in which data are collected from groups of participants of different ages and compares so that conclusions can be drawn about differences due to age

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cross-sectional study

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research method that involves an intensive investigation of one or more participants

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Case Study

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research method in which data are collected about a group of participants over a number of years to assess how certain characteristics change or remain the same during development

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Longitudinal study

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the measure of a relationship between two variable sets of data

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Correlation

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any factor capable of change

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Variable

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the group to which an independent variable is applied

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Experimental Group

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the group that is treated the same way as the experimental group except that the experimental variable is not applied

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Control Group

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a situation where a researcher's expectations influence that person's own behavior, and therby influence the participant's behavior

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy