Psychology

Experiment

manipulating the IV, researcher can observe and CAUSE & EFFECT relationship between the IV and the DV.

Quasi-Experiment

The independent variable changes naturally or cannot be changed because it is not viable or ethical

Case Study

Involve more than one method and are in-depth studies of an individual, group or institution and are generally longitudinal.

Surveys/Questionnaire

Correlational data, Large sample size

Unstructured Interviews

Like a conversation Informal

Semi-structured Interviews

Qualitative research method that combines a pre-determined set of open questions (questions that prompt discussion) with the opportunity for the interviewer to explore particular themes or responses further

Focus Group Interviews

Used to study what a group people think or feel about a topic.

P-Value

Numerical value of confidence that the difference between two groups is real and not a coincidence

Confirmation Bias

Cognitive bias that favours information that confirms your previously existing beliefs or biases

Classic conditioning

Unconscious process where an automatic, conditioned response becomes associated with a specific stimulus

Positive punishment

Giving something bad

Negative Punishment

Taking something good

Positive reinforcement

Giving something good

Negative reinforcement

Removing something bad