a variable that is held constant to ensure that the only influence on the dependent variable is the independent variable

an unwanted variable that has affected the results of an investigation

the wider group of people that a study is investigating

the smaller group of people selected from the population who will be participants in the investigation

different procedures for selecting participants from the population

selecting participants from the population in a way that means each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected to participate in the study

first dividing the population into subgroups, and then randomly selecting participants from each subgroup in the proportion that they appear in the population

Investigation methodology

the particular type of research study

dividing a sample into groups in an investigation

dividing a sample into groups in such a way that each participant has an equal chance of being placed into the experimental group or the control group

the group that is exposed to the independent variable and receives the experimental treatment

the group that forms a baseline level to compare the experimental group with

a framework that determines how participants experience the experimental and control conditions

Between subjects design

an investigation design in which participants are randomly allocated to either the control or the experimental condition

Within subjects design

an investigation design in which all participants in the sample are involved in both the experimental and control conditions

an investigation design that combines elements of a between subjects design and a within subjects design

a type of investigation of a particular activity, behaviour, event or problem that contains a real or hypothetical situation and includes real-world complexities

Classification and identification

a type of investigation that involves arranging phenomena, objects or events into manageable sets, and recognising phenomena as belonging to a particular set or part of a new or unique set

a type of investigation that involves planned observation and recording of events and behaviours that have not been manipulated or controlled to understand the relationships or associations existing between variables, to identify which factors may be of greater importance, and to make predictions

a type of investigation that involves collecting information through observing and interacting with a selected environment

a type of investigation that involves collating and analysing secondary data findings and viewpoints

data obtained second hand through research conducted by another person for another purpose

data collected through first hand research for an intended purpose

a type of investigation in which a physical or conceptual model is constructed and/or manipulated to simulate a system

a type of investigation that uses a model to replicate and study the behaviour of a system

Product, process and system development

a type of investigation in which a product, a process or a system is designed to meet a human need

general ethical considerations used to analyse the ethical and moral aspects of conduct surrounding psychological issues and psychological investigations

an ethical concept involving the commitment to searching for knowledge and understanding and the honest reporting of all sources of information and results

an ethical concept involving fair consideration of competing claims, no unfair burden on a particular group, and fair access to benefits of an action

an ethical concept involving the commitment to maximising benefits and minimising risks and harms

an ethical concept involving the avoidance of causing harm

an ethical concept involving the consideration of the value of living things, giving due regard, and consideration of the capacity of living things to make their own decisions

guidelines that ensure the protection and welfare of all participants in research

an ethical guideline that ensures participants remain anonymous, and their personal information is kept private, protected and secure throughout the study

Voluntary participation

an ethical guideline ensuring that each participant freely agrees to participate in a study, with no pressure or coercion

Informed consent procedures

an ethical guideline conducted before a study begins - participants agree to participate after they have received all the details of the study, including the purpose, procedures and potential risks

an ethical guideline that ensures the participants are free to discontinue their involvement in a study at any point during or after the conclusion of the study, without receiving any penalty

Deception in research

an ethical guideline involving withholding the true nature of the study from participants, when their knowledge of the true purpose may affect their behaviour and subsequent validity of the investigation

an ethical guideline involving provision of information to participants at the end of the study, including the true aims, results and conclusions, and answering any questions, clarifying misunderstandings or deception, and providing support to ensure no lasting harm

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

issues of health, safety and welfare that must be protected in a workplace

a process involving the consideration, identification and reduction of physical and psychological risk

Safety data sheet (SDS)

a document that provides all the important information about a substance, such as its ingredients, precautionary statements and first aid measures.

Research and Investigation Concepts Flashcards

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Investigation aim

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the purpose of study

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Investigation question

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the question that to be solved by a study

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Hypothesis

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a statement predicting the probable outcomes an investigation

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Independent variable

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the variable that is being manipulated, controlled, selected, or changed by the researcher

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Dependent variable

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the variable that is being measured by the researcher

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Controlled experiment

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an experimental investigation of the relationship between one or more independent variables and a dependent variable in which all other variables are controlled

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Extraneous variable

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a variable other than the independent variable that may have an unwanted effect on the dependent variable and results of an investigation

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