PSY 2105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Observer-Expectancy Effect, Law (Principle), Measuring Instrument

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2105
• Professor: Julie Desjardins

Document Summary

Rules for designing, conducting, evaluating, and communicating research. A set of statements that describe a relation between behaviour and the factors that influence that behaviour. A statement as to how one variable(s) may influence another variable(s) A proven statement supported by strong evidence. Responses that produce satisfying consequences are strengthened. Aims to operationalize the methods of study so that other scientists can replicate the study (and presumably replicate the research findings) Ensuring that the behaviours under study are precisely defined and are measurable. Conducting observations or interviews and recording responses. Aims to describe the association between two variables. Aims to show a causal relationship between one variable and another. The influence of the observer"s expectations and interpretations. Rely on the informant"s knowledge, memory and ability or willingness to communicate. Bring a wide range of information on one child. Cautions need to be made when drawing conclusion. Any factor that can take on different values.