PSYC207 Study Guide - Final Guide: Operational Definition, Factorial Experiment, Internal Validity

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC207
• Professor: sacco

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Disclaimer: this is not an exhaustive study guide. You are responsible for any material covered in class, on in-class assignments, homework assignments, or assigned reading. This study guide is designed to highlight key areas and pose questions to help you prepare the content covered in the class. Two tips for performing well are: 1) expect to be given examples and identifying relevant components and 2) expect some questions to reach across content areas (e. g. , being able to talk about theory related to a study of causality). Chapter 3: variable identification (manipulated(independent)/measured (dependent, what is a constant, what are levels of a variable, practice taking a conceptual variable like depression, hunger, shyness and transforming it into a measured or manipulated operational definition. For example, the reason why conscientiousness and good physical health might be related is because individuals who are more conscientious are likely to follow their doctor"s advice for good health care. Pay close attention to which variables go where.