PSYCH230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: List Of Memory Biases
16 Feb 2017
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We assume that the world is an orderly place where we can determine cause and effect relationships. The goal is to understand something so that we can predict and/or control it. This requires testing hypotheses with studies that ideally, eliminate alternative explanations for a result (i. e. eliminate bias) Extent to which the effects of one variable on another variable approximates at a true reflection of reality. Extent to which one can infer that a relationship between two variables or factors is causal. Selective data collection own interpretation of a hit or miss . Knows, and is invested in, confirming the hypothesis. In a position of power or authority over the research participants participants are going to feel somewhat compel to do what is asked by the authoritative figure. Motivated to fulfill perceived expectations (e. g. want to help or be excused or be cured . The data collection is not independent participants can influence each other.
