PSY 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Psych, Ex Post Facto Law
8 Dec 2016
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Goal: develop complete descript of behavior of interest. May collect data from archives and other recorded sources. Studies strength of relation b/w two factors/variables. Used to assess attitueds, thoughts, emotions, feelings. Factors/variables of research interest are studies after the fact . Manipulation of iv and recording changes in dv while controlling ev. Problem question that you seek answer to. Literature review find out what is already known about the issue. Theory formal statement of relation among variables/factors; formed by result of numerous research studies: represent an attempt to org scientific data, able to point the way to new research. Hypothesis attempts to state specific relations among variables in selected portion of larger research. Research/experimental hyp experimenter"s predicted outcome of research project. Research plan/experimental design plan for researching and gathering data. Decision in terms of past research & theory interpret results in light of past research and theory. Sharing results usually through oral paper at convention or publish article.
