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Research Methods - Coggle Diagram
Research Methods
Experimental method
Aims
Hypotheses
Directional hypothesis
Non-directional hypothesis
Variables
Independent
Experimental condition
Control condition
Dependent
Operationalisation
Control of variables
Extraneous variables
Confounding variables
Demand characteristics
Investigator effects
Randomisation
Standardisation
Experimental design
Independent groups
Repeated measures
Matched pairs
Counterbalancing
Experimental format
Laboratory experiment
Field experiement
Natural experiment
Quasi-experiment
Ethical Issues
Informed consent
Presumptive
Prior general
Retrospective
Deception
Protection from harm
Privacy and confidentiality
BPS code of conduct
Respect
Competence
Responsibility
Integrity
Data Analysis
Data types
Qualitative data
Primary data
Secondary data
Meta-analysis
Quantitative data
Descriptive statistics
Central tendency
Median
Mode
Mean
Dispersion
Range
Standard deviation
Graphs
Scattergram
Bar chart
Distribution
Normal
Skewed
Positive
Negative
Calculations
Percentages
Percentage to decimal
Decimals to fractions
Ratios
Part-to-whole
Part-to-part
Probability
Significant figures
Statistical testing
Significance
The sign test
The concept of probability
The critical value
Pilot studies
Aims of piloting
Single-blind procedure
Double-blind procedure
Control groups and conditions
Correlations
Postive correlation
Negative correlation
Zero correlation
Co-variables
Validity and Reliability
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Validity
Internal
External
Ecological
Discriminant
Criterion
Convergent
Construct
Concurrent
Content
Face validity
Temporal
Reliability
Test-retest
Interrater
Internal consistency
Sampling
Population
Sample
Random
Systematic
Stratified
Opportunity
Volunteer
Observational studies
Techniques
Controlled observation
Covert observation
Overt observation
Participant observation
Non-participant observation
Naturalistic observation
Design
Structured
Unstructured
Behavioural categories
Sampling methods
Event sampling
Time sampling
Self-report studies
Techniques
Questionnaire
Open
Closed
Interview
Structured
Unstructured
Semi-structured
Design
Likert scales
Rating scales
Fixed choice options
Good questions
Jargon
Emotive language
Double-barrelled questions
Double negatives
Peer review, psychology and the economy
Peer review
Allocate research funding
Validate the quality and relevance of research
Suggest amendment or improvements
Psychology and the economy
Attachment research
Bowlby
Children's health & development
Development of treatment for mental illness
McCrone
et al.
(2008)
£22.5 billion a year direct costs of mental health
rise in dementia (increasing elderly pop)
Social change
Drink driving
Smoking
Medical compliance
Biopsychology
Economic psychology
Irrational thinking
Availability heuristic
Framing effect
