Title: descriptive methods psychology Flashcards and Study Sets | Quizlet
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Content: Descriptive Research Methods
naturalistic observation
laboratory observation
Case study
survey
behavior is observed in natural setting without influence or c…
behavior is studied in a laboratory setting
individuals or small groups are studied in great depth
individuals or questionnaires are used in to gather info
naturalistic observation
behavior is observed in natural setting without influence or c…
laboratory observation
behavior is studied in a laboratory setting
21 Terms
austinzellner23
AP Psychology: Scientific Method and Description
case study
confounding variable
control group
correlation
investigate person or group to see what is going on. variable the researcher doesn't control or eliminate. In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatme…
Express a relationship between two variables; can predict futu…
case study
investigate person or group to see what is going on. confounding variable
variable the researcher doesn't control or eliminate. 11 Terms
MsAWilliamson TEACHER
Module 5 AP Psychology The Scientific Method and Description
Theory
Hypothesis
Operational definition
Replication
an explanation using an integrated set of principles that orga…
A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
A carefully worded statement of the exact procedures (operatio…
Repeating the essence of a research study, usually with differ…
Theory
an explanation using an integrated set of principles that orga…
Hypothesis
A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
19 Terms
sophiacalef
Descriptive methods
What is the descriptive approach to stu…
Observational studies
(OS) naturalistic observation
(OS) participant observation
involves observing behavior to describe the behavior objective…
observing behavior systematically in a natural environment
the observer is passive and making no attempt to change or alt…
observer is involved in the situation
What is the descriptive approach to stu…
involves observing behavior to describe the behavior objective…
Observational studies
observing behavior systematically in a natural environment
22 Terms
ambear96
Chapter 4: Descriptive Methods
Descriptive Methods
Observational methods
Naturalistic observation
ecological reactivity
various forms of non-experimental designs.... allow you to descr…
simplest form, merely observing behavior. may be the best way…
great ecologica