Research Methods in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Flashcards covering key concepts and definitions from research methods in industrial organizational psychology.

Empiricism

The philosophical idea that knowledge is gained through sensory experience.

Scientific Method

A systematic process involving problem statement, research design, variable measurement, data analysis, and conclusion drawing.

Inductive Approach

A research methodology that begins with data collection to form theories.

Deductive Approach

A research methodology that starts with an existing theory to test through data collection.

Internal Validity

The degree to which an experiment accurately establishes a causal relationship.

External Validity

The extent to which research findings can be generalized to real-world settings.

Quasi Experiment

A type of research design that lacks full control and experiments but still manipulates variables.

Questionnaire

A data collection method using surveys to gather self-reported information from participants.

Meta Analysis

A statistical technique that combines results from multiple studies to assess overall trends.

Data Mining

The process of analyzing large datasets to uncover patterns and correlations.

Independent Variable (IV)

A manipulated variable in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable (DV)

The variable being measured in relation to the independent variable.

Predictor Variable

A variable used to forecast the outcome of a criterion variable.

Criterion Variable

The variable of interest that is predicted by the predictor variable.

Qualitative Research

Research methods that seek to understand and interpret complex human behavior, often involving small samples.

Organizational Neuroscience

A field that combines neuroscience with organizational behavior research.