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What is the first step to determine if fertilizer is effective in promoting plant growth?
Determine how you will measure plant growth
Which of the following is NOT a way to measure plant growth?
In a single group repeated-measures design, what should you compare?
Change in average leaf size before and after adding fertilizer
How would you analyze the results in a two random samples design?
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An operational definition is necessary to ensure researchers are discussing the same concept.
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What are the three goals of doing scientific research?
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What does the formula for Density represent?
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The formula for IQ is (Mental Age/ Chronological Age) X _____.
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Study Notes
Research Methodology in Psychology
- PSYC 200 focuses on psychology as a biological science, while PSYC 201 examines psychology as a social science.
- Experimental designs in research can involve one plant, a single group of plants, or two different groups of plants to test variables such as fertilizer effects on growth.
Measuring Plant Growth
- Plant growth can be operationally measured through various metrics:
- Increase in height
- Number of leaves
- Size and number of fruits
- Time to reach a specific size
Experimental Designs
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Single Plant Design:
- Utilize one tomato plant
- Measure average leaf size before and after applying fertilizer
- Analyze changes in average leaf size to conclude effects
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Single Group Repeated-Measures Design:
- One group of tomato plants
- Measure average leaf size before and after fertilization
- Compare leaf size changes over time
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Two-Random-Samples Design:
- Group A: No fertilizer
- Group B: Fertilizer applied
- Compare average leaf sizes between the two groups after 10 days
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Two-Groups & Repeated Measures:
- One random sample for each group measuring average leaf size before treatment
- Apply treatment and measure average leaf size afterward
- Analyze changes to determine fertilizer effects between groups
Choosing Experimental Design
- Selecting an experimental design depends on the research question and the feasibility of the study.
- Each design has advantages and disadvantages in terms of control, clarity, and data comparability.
Goals of Scientific Research
- Three primary goals:
- Description of phenomena
- Explanation of findings
- Prediction of future behaviors or outcomes
Operational Definitions
- Essential for qualitative concepts to make them measurable quantitatively.
- Examples from other sciences:
- Physics defines velocity as Distance/Time.
- Density as Mass/Volume.
- In psychology:
- Short-term memory capacity measured by the number of chunks recalled.
- IQ calculated using (Mental Age/Chronological Age) X 100.
Importance of Operational Definitions
- Standardizes abstract concepts to ensure consistency in research communication.
- Necessary for different research studies to align on the same terminology, allowing for accurate comparisons and measurements.
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Explore experimental designs and measurement metrics in psychology, with a focus on plant growth studies. This quiz covers methodologies relevant to PSYC 200 and PSYC 201, examining both biological and social science perspectives. Test your knowledge of operational definitions and design types used in research.
