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psychology paper 3
question 3 option 2: discuss how a researcher could ensure that the results of the study are credible
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blind analysis
having a neutral researcher who wasn't involved in instigating the study or collecting data to analyze the findings
alternative explanations
actively considering alternative explanations for findings or considering alternative theoretical interpretations of the data
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reflexivity
journal
researchers should reflect on and record the possibility that their own biases might have interfered with the data collection or interpretation
epistemological
understanding the strengths and limitations of the method used to collect data and acknowledging this within conclusions
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double blind design
information that could introduce bias is withheld both from the participants and from the people conducting the experiment
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traingulation
method
using multiple different research methods to study the same topic in order to compensate for limitations of one method over another
researcher
using more than one researcher to collect or analyze data (training and discussion can be used to reach agreement on what was seen/found)
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thick descriptions
including detailed information about the context within a report so results can be understood in context
researcher training
ensuring that they are experienced and develop the necessary skills to think on their feet and conduct research in ways that prevents bias from affecting the data collection
question 2 option 2: describe the ethical considerations in reporting the results and explain ethical considerations that could be taken into account when applying the findings of the study.
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plagiarism
plagiarism is using the written or oral work of another without properly acknowledging the source of the information
necessary to examine the work of other writers and researchers to develop your own ideas and extend your knowledge but wrong to claim these ideas and words as your own
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question 2 option 1: describe the ethical considerations that were applied in the study and explain if further ethical considerations could be applied
informed consent
knowledge, willing agreement and capacity to make decisions themselves
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participants must fully understand the nature of their involvement, including the aims of the study, what tasks they will be exposed to and how the data will be used
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if the participant is a minor, consent should be obtained from parents or legal guardians
protection from harm
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mild distress may be permitted if the benefits of the learning outweigh the harm and steps are taken to prevent any lasting harm
studies that involve some form of harm as part of the focus require very explicit informed consent from the participants and will be considered very carefully by ethical review boards
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deception
true aims of the study cannot be revealed to the participants because it would change their behavior
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reflects badly on Psychology and they will approach future research in a suspicious and expectant way
debriefing
after the study, participants must be fully informed about its nature, its true aims, and how the data will be used and stored
must be given an opportunity to review their results and withdraw the data if they want to and often researchers will provide participants with their contact details
if deception was used, it must be revealed
care must be taken to protect participants from any possible harm including log-term effects such as recurring uncomfortable thoughts
in some cases, psychological help must be offered to monitor the psychological state of the participant for some time after the study
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