Research Methods Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is a Research Producer?

Someone who reads research.

Someone who publishes articles.

Someone who conducts and presents their own research. (correct)

Someone who collects data.

What describes a Research Consumer?

Someone who conducts experiments.

Someone who collects data.

Someone who publishes research findings.

Someone who reads research to apply it to their work. (correct)

What are Evidence-Based Treatments?

Therapies that are supported by research.

What is an Empirical Approach?

Using evidence from the senses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Theory Data Cycle?

Scientists collect data to test, change, or update their theories. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Cupboard Theory propose?

A mother is valuable to a baby mammal because she is a source of food. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Contact Comfort Theory suggest?

Babies are attached to their mothers because of the comfort of cozy touch. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Theory?

A set of statements describing general principles about variable relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hypothesis?

A specific outcome the researcher expects to observe. Signup and view all the answers

What is Data?

A set of observations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Falsifiability mean?

The ability for a theory to be disproved. Signup and view all the answers

What is Parsimony in research?

Simplicity of a theory. Signup and view all the answers

What is Applied Research?

Research conducted in a real-world context. Signup and view all the answers

What is Basic Research?

Research aimed at enhancing general body of knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is Translational Research?

Use of lessons from basic research to develop and test applications. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Journal in the context of psychological research?

An article written by psychology experts. Signup and view all the answers

What is Journalism in the context of psychology?

An article written about psychology by non-experts. Signup and view all the answers

Who is an Empiricist?

Someone who bases their knowledge on research and work. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Methods: Theory Data Cycle

Research Producer: Individuals who conduct and present their own research, typically found in academia or scientific institutions, such as professors and research scientists.
Research Consumer: People who engage with existing research to apply its findings to their professions or personal interests, including therapists and educators.
Evidence-Based Treatments: Therapies that are validated and supported by rigorous research findings, ensuring effectiveness and reliability.
Empirical Approach: A methodology that emphasizes reliance on sensory experience or data collected through instruments to draw conclusions.
Theory Data Cycle: A systematic process in which scientists gather data to evaluate, modify, or enhance existing theories based on their findings.
Cupboard Theory: A concept suggesting that a mother is primarily valued by her infant mammal for her provision of food, relating maternal attachment to nourishment.
Contact Comfort Theory: Suggests that infants develop attachment to their mothers due to the comforting sensation provided by physical touch, highlighting the importance of emotional nurturing.
Theory: Defined as a coherent set of statements outlining how various variables relate to each other, forming a foundational framework for research.
Hypothesis: A clear and testable statement predicting a specific outcome based on theoretical premises, guiding the research inquiry.
Data: The collected observations and measurements that form the basis for analysis and interpretation in research studies.
Falsifiability: A crucial characteristic of a theory, allowing it to be subjected to testing and potential disproof, ensuring scientific rigor.
Parsimony: The concept that suggests theories should be as simple as possible, avoiding unnecessary complexity while still adequately explaining phenomena.
Applied Research: Research aimed at practical problems in real-world contexts, focusing on developing solutions that can be implemented in everyday situations.
Basic Research: Research intended to broaden the collective understanding of fundamental principles and knowledge within a scientific domain.
Translational Research: The process of applying findings from basic research to create practical applications in fields like healthcare or psychotherapy, bridging research and practice.
Journal: Refers to a scholarly publication featuring articles authored by psychological experts, contributing to academic discourse in the field.
Journalism: Coverage of psychological topics presented in articles, typically written by individuals without formal expertise in psychology, aiming to inform the general public.
Empiricist: A person who derives knowledge through the rigorous study of research and empirical evidence, prioritizing data-driven conclusions.

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Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 1 of Research Methods. This set covers essential concepts like research producers and consumers, as well as evidence-based treatments. Perfect for students and professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of the theory-data cycle.