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Scientific Process
A systematic approach to gain & verify knowledge
Phenomenon
An observable experience that can be analysed
Hypothesis
A statement which tries to predict the outcome of the experiment/study
Variable
A stimulus or object that affects the other, known as the cause & affect
Primary Research
Data collected by the researcher for the purpose of the study
Secondary Research
Data collected by someone else
Qualitative Research
Research is used to investigate events, behaviour or emotion by observations or interviews
Quantitative
Research is used to collect data in the form of numbers, by being collected objectively.
Sampling
A group of individuals that are chosen to participate in a particular psychology research investigation
Reliability
A consistent set of results after tests.
Validity
The credibility of the research, showing what a test claims to measure
Ethical Issues
Concerns & Considerations related to the moral & ethical treatment of the participants & the conduct od the research
What is the purpose of psychological research? (4)
To improve peoples lives, inform policy and practise, extend knowledge and identifying gaps in provisions
(Main) Issues researched in Psychological Research? (4)
Improvement of practise and provision, health trends, strategies for supporting mental health and establishing causes and cures of diseases in treatments
Empirical Evidence
Knowledge gained through experience
Inductive Reasoning
Drawing conclusions from facts & examples
Deductive Reasoning
Starting with a conclusion & then presenting facts & examples.
Null Hypothesis
predicts no relationship between the two variables
Alternative Hypothesis
Predicts what is expected to be found (i.e in comparisons)
Opportunity Sampling
Use of people from target population willing and able to take part.
Volunteer Sampling
Asking for willings volunteers to take part
Random Sampling
Everyone in target population has an equal chance of being selected
snowballing
A way to identify a participant and then ask the person to suggest other suitable participants