Philosophy Chapter 6: Synthetic Statements

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Which level of measurement does temperature in Celsius fall under?

Ratio

Ordinal

Nominal

Interval (correct)

What does the term 'inter-rater reliability' refer to?

The consistency of results over time

The agreement between different raters or judges (correct)

The face validity of a measurement

The internal consistency of questions on a test

Which type of validity ensures that all important parts of the topic are covered in a test?

Face validity

Concurrent validity

Construct validity

Content validity (correct)

What is the primary characteristic of a ratio level of measurement?

It has a true zero that indicates 'none'. Signup and view all the answers

If a questionnaire about friendliness asks multiple likert-scale questions that all align with measuring friendly behavior, which type of reliability is being assessed?

Internal consistency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an ordinal level of measurement?

Survey ratings (e.g., 1 to 5 stars) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the most basic form of validity?

Face validity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reliability should be observed if two different educators provide the same grade for an essay?

Inter-rater reliability Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates non-experimental hypotheses from experimental ones?

They predict a relationship without manipulation. Signup and view all the answers

In the hypothesis 'There is a positive relationship between the amount of time spent studying and academic performance', what is the independent variable?

Study time Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the term 'operational definition' in the context of an experiment?

It specifies how variables will be measured. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of parsimony emphasize when formulating hypotheses?

Simplicity in describing relationships. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the example provided, which statement is true about the relationship between living together before marriage and divorce?

It explores a correlation without implying causation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a dependent variable in a study about the effects of sleep on memory recall?

The number of words recalled. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best illustrates an experimental operational definition?

Defining memory as the number of facts remembered post-study session. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the independent variable play in an experiment?

It is manipulated to observe its effect. Signup and view all the answers

What does predictive validity primarily assess?

The ability of a test to predict future outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity ensures tests measure the intended psychological construct?

Construct validity Signup and view all the answers

What does concurrent validity involve?

Comparing a new test to an established measure. Signup and view all the answers

What does internal validity assess in an experimental study?

The accuracy of the relationship between manipulated variables. Signup and view all the answers

How is external validity best defined?

The applicability of study results to real-world scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

What method can help eliminate physical variables in an experiment?

Conducting the study in a soundproof room. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of constancy in experiments?

Keeping conditions uniform across different experimental groups. Signup and view all the answers

Why is balancing important in experimental studies?

To uniformly distribute participant characteristics across groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a control group in an experiment?

To be compared against the experimental group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines effect size?

The strength of the relationship between tested variables Signup and view all the answers

What does random assignment help to eliminate in an experiment?

Bias in assigning participants to different groups Signup and view all the answers

What is experimenter bias primarily influenced by?

Researcher expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum number of subjects to assign to each treatment group?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the double-blind study design?

Both the researcher and participants are unaware of the treatment Signup and view all the answers

In factorial design, what are main effects?

The effect of one independent variable in isolation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines demand characteristics in research?

Cues affecting participants' behaviors towards expected results Signup and view all the answers

How are factorial designs useful in experiments?

They allow testing of multiple independent variables simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about sample size in research studies?

Power increases with larger sample sizes. Signup and view all the answers

What does a matched groups design aim to control for?

Extraneous variables through pairing Signup and view all the answers

How many participants are typically needed per condition in a between-subjects design?

At least two participants Signup and view all the answers

What does 'waiting-list condition' typically refer to in psychotherapy studies?

A control group that waits to receive treatment Signup and view all the answers

What effect can social environment confounds have on study results?

Introduce variability unrelated to the experiment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the independent variable in an experiment?

To be manipulated for observing effects Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding single-blind studies?

Only the participants are unaware of their condition Signup and view all the answers

What does a main effect indicate in the context of the factors being tested?

The individual effect of one factor Signup and view all the answers

What defines an interaction in experimental design?

When two factors combine to produce a unique outcome Signup and view all the answers

In the provided examples, how does the temperature affect happiness for chocolate and vanilla ice cream?

Chocolate is preferred when cold, while vanilla is preferred when hot Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a design matrix in experimental design?

To combine all possible factor combinations for testing Signup and view all the answers

What does the shorthand notation '2 x 2' represent in experimental design?

Two independent variables with two levels each Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes why interactions are significant in experimental results?

They reveal complex relationships between factors Signup and view all the answers

How are averages calculated in the design matrix example?

By adding all values in the column and dividing by the number of values Signup and view all the answers

Why might one expect chocolate ice cream to be preferred over vanilla ice cream?

Chocolate generally produces a sweeter taste profile Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6: Synthetic Statements

Statements that are either true or false.
Can be formulated as if-then statements.
Relate variables.
Analytic statements are true by definition.
Their truth is determined by understanding the words.
Examples: "All bachelors are unmarried." This is true because the definition of "bachelor" includes "unmarried."
Contradictory statements always have one false statement. Examples include: Sleep deprivation leads to decreased cognitive performance. versus Sleep deprivation enhances cognitive performance.

Induction vs Deduction

Inductive reasoning starts with specific observations to create general principles or theories.
Researchers collect data from experiments or observations, making generalizations from these data. This creates theories.
Example: Observing that people tend to perform better on memory tasks when happy, a researcher might conclude that positive emotions improve memory.

Chapter 7: IV and DV

Independent variable: what will be manipulated in the experiment.
Dependent variable: what is being measured in the experiment.
Operational Definitions: explaining exactly how a variable will be measured.
Example: Defining "memory" as "the number of words someone remembers after hearing them."
Experimental OD: This is how a researcher changes or controls something in the experiment.
Measured OD: This is how the researcher measures something in the experiment.
Levels of Measurement:
- Nominal: labels or categories (e.g., colors)
- Ordinal: has an order (e.g., rankings)

Chapter 7: Reliability and Validity

Three types of reliability:
- Test-retest: the same result when repeated.
- Inter-rater: different people get the same answers.
- Internal: consistency between different items of a test.
Five types of validity:
- Face validity: the test looks like it's measuring the concept.
- Predictive validity: predicts future outcomes.
- Concurrent validity: matches other established measures.
- Construct validity: measures the underlying concept.
- Content validity: covers all important parts of the concept.

Chapter 8: Controlling Variables

Physical variables that affect experiments (noise, distractions).
Methods for controlling variables:
- Elimination: Removing factors that affect the experiment.
- Constancy: Keeping conditions in the experiment as similar as possible.
- Balancing: Distribute variables evenly across different groups in an experiment to avoid bias.
Experimenter bias
Demand characteristics
Rosenthal effect

Chapter 9: IV, DV, and Experimental Design

Cause-effect: Independent Variable (IV) manipulates a cause. Dependent Variable (DV) measures the effect.
Between-subjects design: different participants assigned to different levels of the IV (groups).
Within-subjects design: the same participants tested at different levels of the IV.
Matched groups: participants are matched on characteristics to reduce potential confounding variables.
Control groups: group that does not receive treatment.

Chapter 9: Sample Size and Effect Size

Sample size: number of participants in a study.
Power: The probability of correctly detecting a true effect of one variable (the IV) on another variable (the DV) in the experiment, given that it exists.
Effect size: strength of the relationship between variables.

Chapter 10- Factorial Designs

Factorial design: tests two or more factors at the same time to see how they interact.
Main effects: the effect of single factors on their own.
Interactions: when the combined effect of two factors is different than what can be expected by the effect of each factor alone.
Design matrices: tables showing combinations of factors, which helps track different groups and testing conditions.

Short-hand notation

2 x 2 (two IVs each with two levels)
3 x 2 (two IVs, one with three levels and one with two levels)
2 x 2 x 2 (three IVs each with two levels)

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