FRHD 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Psychoanalytic Theory, Research, Publication Bias

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Susan Chuang

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Chapter 1: the science of human development page #34-44: In other words, the dependent variable depends on the independent variable: thus, the independent variable is the new, special treatment; any change in the dependent variable is the result. Longitudinal research: longitudinal research a research design in which the same individuals are followed over time and their development is repeatedly assessed. Correlation and causation: correlation a number that indicates the degree of relationship between two variables, expressed in terms of the likelihood that one variable will (or will not) occur when the other variable does (or does not). Just because two variables are correlated, that does not mean that one causes the other; it only proves that they are connected somehow. In canada, most educational and medical institutions have a research ethics board (reb), a group that permits only research that follows certain guidelines. Protection of research participants: researchers must ensure that participation is voluntary, confidential, and harmless.