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13 Cards in this Set
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Aim |
A general statement of what the researcher intends to investigate. |
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Hypothesis |
Precise testable statement that states the relationship between the variables to be investigated. |
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One-Tailed Hypothesis / Directional |
Hypothesis that predicts the out come of the experiment. |
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Two-Tailed Hypothesis / Non-Directional |
Hypothesis that does not predict the out come of the experiment. |
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Experiment |
An independent variable is manipulated while others are controlled, to see effects on a dependent variable. |
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Naturalistic Observation |
Taking advantage of a naturally occuring situation by watching and documenting behaviour, as it occurs. |
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Structured Observation |
Observing behavior and recording it systematically, normally with the aid of categories. (Quantitative Data) |
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Un-Structured Observation |
Observing behavior and recording what they see as they see it without categorization. (Qualitative Data) |
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Structured Interview |
Pre-determined set of questions are asked in a fixed order. Similar to a questionnaire but generally face to face. |
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Un-Structured Interview |
Similar to conversation the interview has no set questions but has a general aim/topic. |
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Questionnaire |
A series of predetermined questions asked to participants to gather information. |
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Survey |
Method of collecting information or data through the use of questions. Self-reported data. |
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Correlation |
Use of a scattergram to show the strength and direction of an association between two or more co-variables. |
