PSY 2105 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Research Methods
3 Mar 2016
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(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Rules for designing, conducting, evaluating and communicating research. Consists of rules that researchers use to conduct and describe their investigations. A set of statements that describe a relation btwn behaviour and the factors that influence that behaviour. Help organize info gathered from scientific studies and guide researchers to important questions to be examined next. Statement as to how one variable(s) may influence another. Proven statement supported by strong evidence: responses that produce satisfying consequences are strengthened (law of effect) Aims to operationalize the methods of study so that other scientists can replicate the study (and replicate the findings) Ensuring behaviours under study are precisely defined and are measurable. Types of research used in the study of children. Conducting based on observations/interviews and recording responses. No attempt to determine systematic relations among variables. Observer bias: influence of observer"s expectations and interpretations. Aims to describe the association btwn 2 variables.
