Foundations of Psychological Research

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Course Outline

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Hypotheses and Variables
  3. Quantitative Methods
  4. Qualitative Methods
  5. Research Design Types
  6. Sampling Techniques
  7. Data Collection Methods
  8. Data Analysis Techniques
  9. Research Ethics
  10. Reliability and Validity
  11. Applications in Psychology

1. Research Methodology

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Research Methodology: A systematic framework for designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting research to ensure validity and reliability of findings.
  • Hypothesis: A specific, testable prediction about the expected relationship between variables in a study.
  • Variables: Elements that can change or vary; includes independent variables (manipulated) and dependent variables (measured outcomes).
  • Sampling: The process of selecting a subset of individuals from a population to participate in a study, aiming for representativeness.
  • Operational Definitions: Precise descriptions of how abstract concepts are measured or manipulated, ensuring clarity and replicability.

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1. What is research methodology?

2. What is the primary purpose of research methodology in psychology?

3. According to research methodology principles, what is the primary role of the independent variable in an experiment?

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Research Methodology — definition?

Systematic framework for conducting valid research.

Research Methodology — definition?

Framework for designing and conducting research.

Hypotheses — role?

Guide research by predicting variable relationships.

Hypothesis — role?

Testable prediction about variable relationships.

Quantitative Methods — focus?

Numerical data collection and statistical analysis.

Variables — types?

Independent (manipulated) and Dependent (measured).

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