Psychological Research Methods and Concepts Quiz

Focuses on detailed examination of specific instances for deeper understanding.

Population includes all individuals of interest; sample is a portion used for study.

Represents the central value in a dataset, less sensitive to extreme values than the mean.

The factor that the researcher deliberately changes or manipulates.

Suggests a possible explanation to be tested through research.

Variables other than the independent variable that could impact the outcome.

Used to differentiate between the physiological effects of a treatment and psychological effects.

Ensures that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any experimental group.

Provides participants with information after the study to ensure understanding and address any distress.

As one variable increases, the other tends to increase as well.

Roughly two-thirds of the data is within one standard deviation of the mean.

Oversees research involving human subjects to ensure ethical guidelines are followed.

Less affected by extreme values, providing a better representation of the center.

Assesses the applicability of research findings to broader contexts.

Minimizes bias by preventing both participants and researchers from knowing who's in which group.

Cues or aspects of a study that indicate to participants how they are expected to behave.