PSYC 3402 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Psych
25 Jan 2016
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Can come from events, reading about other research. Hypothesis a testable prediction about the conditions under which an event will occur. Theory an organized set of principles used to explain observed phenomena: testable, inspires future research, makes a contribution (even if wrong), ability to evolve and be debated. Basic research research whose goal is to increase the understanding of human behavior, often tested by a hypothesis based on a theory. Applied research goals are to enlarge the understanding of naturally occurring events and to find solutions to practical problems. Conceptual variable variable in an abstract, general form (ex. Operational definition specific procedures for manipulating or measuring a conceptual variable. Construct validity extent to which: the measures used in a study measure the variables thy were designed to measure, the manipulations in an experiment manipulate the variables they were designed to manipulate. Interval contingent self-reports respondents report their experience at regular intervals.
