Aice Psychology - Research Methods 53 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Null Hypothesis {Ans: A testable statement saying that any difference or correlation in the results is due to chance. no pattern in the the results is because of the variables being studied.}Likert Scale (Questionnaire) {Ans: Statements (Ex. Owning a pet is good for your health, Strongly agree, Agree, Disagree}Positive Correlation {Ans: If one variable increases so does the other variable}Time Sampling in observations {Ans: Behaviors are recorded in specific time intervals.(3 Types): Instantaneous scan: record behavior at the start of each set time interval. (ie. every 10 seconds record the behavior) Predominant activity scan: record the most frequent behavior shown in a set time period. (10 second period) One-Zero scan: record whether the behavior happened (a 1) or didn't happen (a 0) within a set time period. frequency isn't recorded, just whether it happened or not.}Random Sample {Ans: Every Participant in the TP has an equal chance of being chosen Strength - Should be more representative to the population Weakness - obtaining details from participants}Non-Participant observation {Ans: Researcher is out of sight Strength - Behavior of group will not be affected Weakness - Don't exactly know why the behaviors are occurring so hard for