2.4 - Some Important Methods in Psychology
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Practice Questions
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What is the observational method in psychology?
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists study animals in their natural habitat.
Define the dependent variable.
💡 Hint: What do you measure after changing something else?
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What is a key feature of the observational method?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to watch rather than change.
True or False: Correlation implies causation.
💡 Hint: Remember the saying you learned in class about correlation.
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Design an experiment to test the hypothesis: 'Increased study time leads to better exam performance'. What will be your independent and dependent variables, and how will you control extraneous variables?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors could unfairly sway the results.
Explain a situation in which a correlational study might misleadingly suggest causation. How would you rectify this misconception?
💡 Hint: Consider external factors that influence both observed variables.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Understanding Psychological Tests
- Types of Observational Research
- What is a Case Study?
- Experimental Research Design
- Correlational Research Explained
- Survey Research in Psychology
- Exploratory Research vs. Descriptive Research
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Reliability and Validity of Psychological Tests