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Methods of Psychological Research (Inferring Valid Causal Relationships…
Methods of Psychological Research
Scientific Method
more objective
systematic
Theory
Hypothesis
Research
Supports Theory
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Fails to support Theory
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operational constructs
designing study
systematic collection of data
big ideas--abstract concepts
to concrete terms
Correlations
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does not mean Causal
2 Problems
Directionality Problem
Third Variable Problem
Confounding Variables
Most Knowledge starts with it
Testable predictions
model of how a phenomenon works
Inferring Valid Causal Relationships
DV
Random Sampling
Representative Populations
Random Sampling
Control
Additional Readings
Davidson Experiment on Mindfulness and Brain Function
Seating Location
Relate to Class Lessons
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Causal Relationships
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