AP Psych Research Methods Flashcard

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This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles.

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Case Study

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What research method is a technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group? Options: Survey, Observational, Correlational, Experiments, Case Study

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Survey

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This research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the other.

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Correlational

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This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).

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Experiments

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A ________ is all the subjects that you wish to study.

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population

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A sample is considered __________ if it accurately reflects the population.

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representative

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What kind of relationship?

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Positive 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 ethical guideline for research in which participants must agree to be a part of the study is known as

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Informed consent

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

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Experimental Group