Flashcards: Foundations of Psychological Research — 10 cards

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).

Sampling — purpose?

Select representative subset from population.

Operational Definitions — purpose?

Ensure measurement clarity and replicability.

Reliability — meaning?

Consistency of measurement.

Validity — meaning?

Accuracy of measurement.