PSYB04H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Simple Random Sample, Sampling Frame, Master Sergeant
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Lecture 5 evaluating frequency claims (surveys and sampling, observational research) Therefore variable would be support/approval for marijuana use: three things to watch for: = does it support the end claim that the researcher is making. If there is a possi(cid:271)ility that there is a (cid:271)ias, it does(cid:374)"t really (cid:373)atter. It (cid:449)ill just tilt the results in a way. I believe capital punishment represents the most effective deterrent to murder -> then 1 being strongly disagree and 9 being strongly agree circle where you stand. Question wording problems: double-barrelled: please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the childcare program. Incorrect: i feel welcomed by staff and other youth at the center: correction: i feel welcomed by staff at the center, i feel welcomed by other youth at the center. Leading , loaded, or overly dramatic, bad questions: Better question: do you think infant car seats are useful/necessary: dichotomous response categories eg. )
