Research Strategies in Psychology

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Module 2 focuses on research strategies in psychology.

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How psychologists ask and answer questions.

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The Case Study

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An in-depth analysis of an individual or group.

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Naturalistic Observation

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Observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

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The Survey

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A method for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents.

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Wording effects

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The influence of question phrasing on survey responses.

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Random sample

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A sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion.

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Population

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The entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

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Positive correlation

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A relationship where two variables increase or decrease together.

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Negative correlation

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A relationship where one variable increases as the other decreases.

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No correlation

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No relationship between two variables.