PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1.1,1.2,2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,4.1,4.2,5.1,5.2: Axon Hillock, Sympathetic Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System
13 Jul 2016
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Objectivity = assumes certain facts about the world can be observed and tested independently from the individual who describes them. Subjective = as soon as ppl observe an event their knowledge of the event is shaped by prior beliefs, expectations, experiences, and even their mood. 5 characteristics of good research: it is based on measurements that are objective, valid and reliable. Objective measurements = the measure of an entity or behaviour that, within an allowed margin of error, is consistent across instruments and observers. Same regardless of who is measuring and the exact too they are using ie. weight on a scale. Variable = the object, concept, or event being measured. Operational definitions = statements that describe the procedures/operations and specific measures that are used to record observations. Physiological measure, behavioral measure, and self-reported measure. Validity = the degree to which an instrument or procedure actually measures what it claims to measure.
