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PSY 240: CH 15, 1, 2
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Abstract Page
One paragraph summary that's written last
Introduction/Lit Review
summarizes, critiques, and relates our research articles
sets up the hypothesis
- why it will be supported
- why it's worthy of being tested
- why it's being tested the way it's being tested
states the hypothesis
Funnel Format
describe a broad general area of research first
begin to narrow the topic
finally, focus on your specific research question
Method section
"how" section
describes every procedural detail of your study
Participant section
under the method section
describes the demographics of the participants
Procedure section
under the method section
describes what was done during each research session from the participant's perspective
Results section answers
statistical findings of your study
Discussion section
Relates your results to your hypothesis
Relates your results to the articles in your introduction
Discuss limitations
Psychology began by using ___ ___ ___ to form and test theories about human behavior
Unbiased Scientific Observation
Internal Validity
degree to which a study demonstrates that its treatment caused a change in behavior
cause and effect
Construct Validity
the degree to which a study measures and manipulates the underlying psychological element that it claims to be measuring
External Validity
the degree to which results can be generalized to different participants, settings, and times
Psychological Constructs
mental states that cannot be directly observed
All participants of a study have the right to ___ ___.
informed consent
Formal permission to conduct a study must be obtained from the institute's ___ ___ ___
Internal Review Board
Debriefing
explains the purpose of the study
answers any questions
addresses any concerns
undoes any harm
Author
blueclues
ID
168643
Card Set
PSY 240: CH 15, 1, 2
Description
writing research papers, ethics, and validity
Updated
2012-09-13T00:22:05Z
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