01:830:101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Confounding, Socioeconomic Status, Scientific Method
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Goal is provide empirical evidence or data from systematic observations or experiments. Evidence is used to to support or refute a hypothesis. A statement that tests a prediction about the outcome of a study. Controlled procedure involving scientific observations and or manipulations by the researcher to influence participants thinking, emotions, oe influence of personal opinion. All members of an identified group about which a researcher is interested. A subset of population chosen for inclusion in an experiment. Measurable characteristics that can vary over time or across people. A subset of the population chosen through a procedure that ensures all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected to participate in the study. A subgroup of a population selected so that its members have characteristics similar to those of the population of interest. Type of investigation psychologists use to explore a phenomenon.