basic psychology unit 5

What is the experimental method?

A method involving manipulation of one variable to determine if changes cause changes in another variable.

What is a hypothesis?

A testable prediction often implied by a theory.

What does IV stand for in experimental research?

Independent variable, which is actively manipulated by researchers.

What is the dependent variable (DV)?

The variable that shows the effect of the independent variable.

What is naturalistic observation?

Gathering information by observing behavior in a normal environment without control.

What is participant observation?

A method where the researcher is actively involved in the situation being studied.

What is observer bias?

The tendency for observers' expectations to influence their observations.

What is a case study?

A descriptive technique studying one individual or group in depth to reveal universal principles.

What is the survey method?

A technique for ascertaining self-reported attitudes or behavior through questioning a representative, random sample of the group being studied

What is a field experiment?

An experiment conducted in a real-world setting where participants are usually unaware.

The __________ is the variable that researchers actively manipulate in an experiment.

Independent variable (IV)

The __________ should show the effect of the independent variable.

Dependent variable (DV)

Observer bias can affect the __________ of the research findings.

Validity of observations.

Naturalistic observation does not involve __________ the environment.

Changing or controlling.

A case study hopes to reveal __________ principles.

Universal.

The survey method often uses a __________ sample from the group being studied.

Representative, random.