RESEARCH METHODS
Descriptive
Correlational
Experimental
Observational techniques
Case studies
Survey research
Naturalistic
Behaviors
Relationships
Observer influences behavior ?
Participant observation
Brief history
Many experiments
H.M. = Henry Molaison
Retrograde amnesia
Unbiased questions
Representative sample
Random sampling
Correlation coefficient
Positive correlation
Negative correlation
Absolute value
Strength
Regression towards the mean
Scatterplot
Positive
Negative
Inverse relationship
Direct relationship
Increasing trend
Decreasing trend
Third-variable problem
Spurious correlation
Controlled setting
Constant third variables
Random assignment
Experimental Design
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Exposed
Experimental group
Placebo effect
Nocebo effect
Unexposed
Control group
Believe 2B Exposed
Placebo group
Double-blind procedure
Researcher bias
Meta-analysis