PSYA01H3 : Textbook and Lecture Notes

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Rules that governs the collection and analysis of data. Observation of behaviour in those undergoing diagnosis or treatment. Examination of relations between two or more measurements of behaviour. In comparison to characteristics of other people or animals. A study in which a researcher changes independant variables to observe if this has any effect. Statement usually designed to be tested by an experiment that tentatively expresses a cause and effect relationship. A set of statements designed to explain a set of phenomena. A detailed description of an individual"s behaviour during the course of clinical treatment / diagnosis. A study of one"s responses to standardized questions. Anything capable of assuming any of several values. Setting the values of an independent variables in an experiment to see whether the value of another variable is affected www. notesolution. com. Multiple groups are exposed to different independant variables. Comparison group in which the members are exposed to the natural occuring / zero value of the environment.