PSYC 201W Chapter 2: Research methods - Chapter 2 summary.pdf
8 Apr 2014
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Research process begins by observing something and asking a question about it. To notice and reflect on something important, interesting, or perplexing about our own/other"s behaviour. Can have studies on the same topic while investigating a new question each time. Interventions that scientifically controlled studies have demonstrated to be effective in treating specific conditions. Online research databases to conduct a literature search. A statistical procedure for combining the results of different studies that examines the same topic. A statistical measure of the strength of a relation between two variables. Using specific "facts" to form a general conclusion/general principle. Using a general principle to reach a more specific conclusion. Testable specific in its predictions, and supported by research/data collected that tests it. Researchers must decide how to operationalize their variable, design an ethical study and minimize the presence of potential confounding variables. The specific procedures (i. e. specific operations) used to measure/manipulate a variable in a particular study.
