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23 Cards in this Set
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Applied Research
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scientific search for solution to contemporary problem
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Assumption
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information without axiom/proof
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Basic Research
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scientific search for new knowledge
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Bias
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systematic error of distortion of data due to sampling procedure
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Central tendency
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tendency for values of a trait from population to have characteristic average value.
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Control
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standard of comparison in which all variables are constant and compared to the other treatments.
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Data
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factual information used for calculation/discussion
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Fact
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piece of information with objective reality
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Hypothesis
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Supposition made through reasoning without reference to truth; starting point of experimentation
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Inference
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process of deriving the strict logical consequence of assumptions/facts/data
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Interpretation
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explanation or understanding of outcome in specified manner
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Peer review
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research evaluated by scientists who critique the procedures and evaluate interpretations and inferences
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Proposal
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something submitted to justify work/costs of research.
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Protocol
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detailed plan of scientific procedure
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Randomization
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arrange in random way. Normal statistic: sd = mean
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Repitition
Replication |
do again
performance of experimennt more than once |
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Sampling
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small quantity that represents larger population
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Statistical analysis
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analysis using mathematical principles
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Theory
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coherent group of propositions used to explain phenomena
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Treatment
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experimental condition in which all but 1 variable held constant
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Truth
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state of being true/accurate/honest
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Variable
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ability to assume different numerical values
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Variation
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divergence of characteristics of individual to population norm.
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