PSYC 100 Chapter Notes -Normal Distribution, Statistical Significance, Demand Characteristics
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Basic research explores questions of interest, but not intended to have immediate, real-world applications. Applied research clear, practical applications to solve practical problems. Theory an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes and predicts observations. Hypothesis a testable prediction often implied by a theory. Operational definition a statement of the procedures used to define research variables. Replication repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances. Hindsight bias the tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it. Goal of research to describe, predict, and explain behaviour. Case study observing one person in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles. Can suggest hypotheses for further study; individual cases can suggest fruitful ideas. Naturalistic observation observing/recording behaviour w/o trying to manipulate and control the situation.
