PSYC 307 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Random Assignment, Dependent And Independent Variables
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* select two cultures that vary greatly on many theoretical dimensions (e. g. language, If similarity found between two maximally different cultures -> evidence of universality. * e. g. baka and western children development of theory of mind same = universal. * choose samples based on a theoretical variable you are investigating. Look for cultures that vary on specific theoretical dimension of interest. Select cultures that clearly differ in terms of collectivism. Approach for selecting cultures geography, philosophical traditions, level of education, social practices) The importance of developing knowledge about the cultures under. * populations for which you have theoretical reasons to predict the responses variable. * populations for which someone involved in the research has much cultural knowledge. * most cross-cultural studies contrasted university students in industrialized countries would differ even more. * find collaborator who is from the culture who is interested in same research. * immerse oneself in another culture to learn it.
