PSY240H1 Chapter Notes -Longitudinal Study, Statistical Significance, Null Hypothesis
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Population of interest can be difficult to convince to participate in research. Self-reports of own internal states and experiences can be distorted, observer"s assessments can be biased by stereotypes. Most forms of abnormality probably have multiple causes. Basic series of steps designed to obtain and evaluate information relevant to a problem in a systematic way: hypothesis: a testable statement of what we predict will happen in the study. If data supports hypothesis, there is support for the idea, but idea will not be proven correct. Null hypothesis: no relationship between the dependent and independent variables study may not be well designed enough revise methodology: research method: Variable: a factor that vary within or between individuals: dependent variable: factor being predicted in a study. Independent variable: factor believed to affect the dependent variable. Operationalization: the way a research measures of manipulates the variables: data collection & analysis, conclusion, research report. Detailed histories of individuals with a form of psychological disorder.
