PSYC 100 Lecture : chp 2 key words

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18 Dec 2022

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Capilano University

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Psychology

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PSYC 100

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1- basic research : is a eld of study that addresses fundamental queries regarding behavior. 2-applied research : is research that focuses on topics with practical applications and offers answers to practical dif culties. 3-objective: that is, free from the scientist"s own bias or feelings. 4-laws: in a certain area of study, there are certain principles that are so universal that they apply to every circumstance. 5-theory: is an integrated system of ideas that explains and forecasts many observed correlations in a particular eld of study, but not all of them. 6-hypothesis: is a broad statement on how variables relate to one another. 7- research design : is the particular process a researcher uses to gather, examine, and evaluate data. 8-descriptive research : is intended to give a picture of the current situation. 9-correlational research : is intended to nd relationships between different factors. 10-experimental research : is designed to assess cause and effect.

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16. A hypothesis is an) a unprovable assumption about the unobservable processes that underlie psychological functioning. b. set of principles that organizes observations and explains newly discovered facts, c. testable prediction that gives direction to research. d. observable relationship between specific independent and dependent variables.

Read the following hypothetical study and answer the questions about the study's methodology:

A researcher predicts that an anti-bullying program will cause a reduction in bullying behavior among middle school students. The anti-bullying program includes 30 minute role play and education sessions for students that take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for one month. Bullying behavior will be measured by reported bullying incidents that the school staff and faculty document. Incidents will be tracked at the start of the beginning of the study and at the end of each week for one year after the completion of the anti-bullying program.

Based on the above information, identify the following methodology items:

1. Hypothesis

2. Population

3. Research design(experiment, correlation, case study, etc)

4. Independent Variable

5. Dependent variable

6. Operational Definitions of each variable

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13. A limitation of Correlational research is that A) the data do not permit cause and effect conclusions B) the correlation coefficient only goes from -1.00 to +1.00 C) the data collected cannot be plotted D) it only addresses questions that cannot be studied experimentally E) it does not allow us to make predictions about the variables

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