AP Psych- Research Methods & Statistics- Shaan Kaila

Peer Review

evaluation of academic or scientific work, such as research or articles submitted for publication by other qualified professionals.

Theory

System of ideas that explain certain aspects of human thought

Hypothesis

Predicted outcome of experiment

Falsifiability

The condition of admitting falsification; logical possibility that an assertation, hypothesis, or theory can be proven false by an experiment or observation.

Operational Definition

Defining a scientific concept by stating specific actions or procedures used to measure it.

Replication

Repeating the results of a study; proves the original study to be more credible

Survey Method

Using questionnaires and surveys to poll large groups of people

Naturalistic Observation

Observing Behavior as it unfolds in natural settings

Case Studies

An in depth focus on all aspects of a single person

Meta- analysis

A quantitative technique for synthesizing the result of multiple studies of a phenomenon into a single result

Subjects

Humans, or participants or animals whose behavior is investigated for an experiment

Social Desirability Bias

Tendency of indivisuals to present themselves