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Introduction to Psychology (Ethics (Right to Withdraw, Debriefing of…
Introduction to Psychology
Research Design
Qualitative Design
Data Analysis - Content Analysis
Data collected - Qualitative (words)
Focus Group
Adv/Disadvantages
Delphi Technique
Adv/Disadvantages
Advantages & Disadvantages
Quantitative Observational Design
Data - Quantitative (numbers)
Groups - pre-existing
Advantages & Disadvantages
Data collected - Quantitative (numbers)
Experimental Design :
Variables
Dependent Variable/s
Extraneous Variable/s
Independent Variable/s
Controlled Environment - ideally in a lab
Groups
Control Group - may include placebo
Experimental/Treatment Group
Hypothesis Testing
Advantages & Disadvantages
Random Allocation
Data collected - quantative (numbers)
4 Levels of Explanation
Basic Processes
Learning
Emotions
Memory
Cognition (thinking)
Person
Personality traits
Intelligence
Age
Gender
Biological
Pysiological Responses
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
Genetics
Brain Structure & Function
Socio-cultural
Family/Friends/Peers
Community or Subculture
Religion
Culture/Ethnicity
Research Methods
Subjective Quantitative measures
Numerical based data
Based on Self-report - depenedent on opinion & varifiable
eg. questionaires, rating scales
Quaitative Measures
Objective Quantitative Measures
Varifiable by researcher - Free from experimenter interpretation & bias
Eg. Rate, reaction time, behaviour counts, scores on standardised tests
Numerical based data
Descriptive Statistics
Presentation of Data
Bar & Column Graphs
Correlation/scattergrams
Positive Correlation
Negative Correlation
tables
Measures of Central Tendancy
Mean
Median
Normal Distribution - dispersion about the mean
Inferential Statistics
Ethics
Right to Withdraw
Debriefing of Research Findings
Confidentiality
Accurate Reporting Research
Deception & Debriefing
Informed Consent & voluntary participation
Cause No Harm
General Terms
Population & Sample
Validity & Reliability