FMST 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dependent And Independent Variables, Roger Federer, Frank Dancevic
6 Dec 2015
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Chapter 1: lecture template (1 of 2: five research methods, case study a method that involves obtaining an in-depth analysis of a single case for example. A single individual, school, private/public corporation or institution, a geographical place, etc. N population size n=1 sample size, one participant only. Generalizations are not permitted (external validity: observational study a method that involves observing people, animals, or any phenomenon. Naturalistic studies involve observing things in their natural or unaltered environment (to maximize ecological validity or the authenticity of data). Lab studies involve observing things in a controlled environment. Specifically, researchers set up the environment to expose particular reactions/responses. Survey/indirect observation a method that involves measuring participants" responses to specific questions or questionnaires. Participants are asked to simply answer the questions (i. e. , participants self-report). What is the difference between a negative correlation? and positive (nature of the relationship) positive correlation: similar change between two or more variable: ex.
