PSY 2105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Observer-Expectancy Effect, Informed Consent, Repeated Measures Design
30 Jan 2015
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High temperature conditions enhance aggression: a law, or principle, is a proven statement supported by strong evidence [responses that produce satisfying consequences are strengthened law of effect] The scientific method assumes objective measurement: serves to eliminate bias, aims to operationalize the methods of study, so that other scientists can replicate the study [and presumably replicate the research findings] Studying niceness in children observable, measurable, quantifiable. Descriptive research consists of conducting observations or interviews and recording responses. Correlational research aims to decribe the association between two variables. Experimental research aims to show a causal relationship between one variable and another. Descriptive research: early baby biographies, such as those produced by charles darwin and james. Correlational research: a variable is any factor that can take on different values [i. e. running speed, gender, a correlation is a statistical statement as to the degree and direction of relationship.
