Psyc 100A Chapter 2 Pg 60-End Of Chapter 2

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mode

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The most frequently occurring score in a set of scores

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median

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The middle point in an ordered set of scores; half the scores fall below the median score and half fall above the median score

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variability

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A measure of how much the scores in a data set differ from one another

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range

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The difference between the largest and smallest scores in a distribution

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standard deviation

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An indication of how much individual scores differ or vary from the mean in a set of scores

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descriptive statistics

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Mathematical techniques that help researchers describe and summarize their data

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inferential statistics

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Mathematical techniques that help researchers estimate the likelihood that recorded behaviours are representative of a population or the likelihood that differences or relationships between observations are due to chance

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informed consent

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The principle that before consenting to participate in research, people must be fully informed of any significant factors that might affect their willingness to participate

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debriefing

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At the conclusion of an experimental session, informing the participants about the purpose of the experiment, including any deception that was involved

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confidentiality

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The principle that all personal information obtained from a participant in research or therapy should not be revealed without the individual’s permission