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- Topic 2: Psychological ResearchTextbook readings: pp. 35-36; pp. 42-48; pp. 52-56; pp. 60-63.Watch: Understanding Research, Discovering Psychology Series - This program examines how we know what we know. You'll explore the scientific method, the distinction between fact and theory, and the different ways in which data are collected and applied, both in labs and in real-world settings.[©2001 WGBH Educational Foundation All Rights Reserved]Learning objectives:1. Describe the purpose of research.Describe these common types of research “methods” in psychology: case study, naturalistic observation, surveys, correlational studies; and experimental studies.Identify and define important terms related to the “experimental” method, especially hypothesis, random assignment, sample, population, independent variable, dependent variable, experimental group and control group.Describe ethical principles that should be applied when conducting research.
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Level:
- Community College / Lower Division
- Material Type:
- Module
- Author:
- Annemarie Roscello
- Date Added:
- 06/07/2017
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
- Language:
- English
- Media Format:
- Downloadable docs, Video
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