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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

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Card 1Goals of Psychological Enquiry

What are the five main goals of psychological enquiry?

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1. Description - accurately describing behavior or phenomena 2. Prediction - forecasting behavior based on understanding relationships 3. Explanation - identifying causal factors and determinants of b

Card 2Variables in Research

Define 'Variable' in psychological research and give an example.

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A variable is any stimulus or event that varies (takes different values) and can be measured. For example, intelligence is a variable because people have varying levels of intelligence (high, moderate

Card 3Variables in Research

What is the difference between Independent Variable and Dependent Variable?

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Independent Variable: The variable that is manipulated or altered by the researcher (the cause). Example: presence or absence of other persons in a room. Dependent Variable: The variable on which the

Card 4Observation Method

Distinguish between Naturalistic Observation and Controlled Observation.

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Naturalistic Observation: Done in natural/real-life settings without controlling or manipulating the situation. Example: observing children's behavior in their classroom. Controlled Observation: Done

Card 5Observation Method

What is the difference between Participant and Non-Participant Observation?

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Non-Participant Observation: Observer remains separate and observes from a distance without participating in activities. May use video cameras or sit in a corner. Participant Observation: Observer be

Card 6Experimental Method

Define Experimental Group and Control Group in experimental research.

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Experimental Group: Group exposed to the independent variable manipulation. Members experience the treatment or condition being studied. Control Group: Comparison group treated exactly like experimen

Card 7Correlational Research

What are the three types of correlation coefficients and their meanings?

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1. Positive Correlation (+): As one variable increases, the other also increases. Range: 0 to +1.0. Example: study time and academic achievement. 2. Negative Correlation (-): As one variable increase

Card 8Survey Method

What are the main techniques used in Survey Research?

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1. Personal Interviews - face-to-face questioning 2. Questionnaires - written questions answered by respondents 3. Telephone Surveys - conducting interviews over phone 4. Controlled Observations - sys

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