PSY311H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Natural Experiment, Field Experiment, Analysis Of Variance
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Variable that you"re planning to measure w/ a speci c de nition i. e. ; academic achievement: how is that de ned in a speci c eld. Interventional? (how many weeks program? short term training?) pro and cons of each style of measuring intervention. Timing? when are you measuring those outcome variables. Independent variable dependent variable mediators and moderators* relationship between iv/dv is mediated by another factor making that relationship happen. Construct: idea or concept (i. e. ; aggression, empathy) operationalized > whether it"s observable and measurable. **introduction: should explain clear / why it makes sense !!! Lab studies correlation/regressional (relationship b/w 2 variables a little too simple) interventions (usually short term training) conditions vs control ( experiments ) Field experiment changes in natural environment, measure baseline (beginning) then at the end of a multi week program natural experiment / quasi-experiment comparisons of already existing groups intervention. Case studies i. e. ; genie single person or group in unusual or rare situations.
