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A potential drawback of secondary sources is that they _____.
A potential drawback of secondary sources is that they _____.
typically do not contain detailed information about any specific study
What tool will be most effective for reliable psychological information about a specific keyword?
What tool will be most effective for reliable psychological information about a specific keyword?
PsycINFO
When using PsycINFO for a literature search, it is most common to enter a(n) _____.
When using PsycINFO for a literature search, it is most common to enter a(n) _____.
subject word
The database that contains brief summaries of psychology articles and information on where to find the original publication is _____.
The database that contains brief summaries of psychology articles and information on where to find the original publication is _____.
Which section of a research article is most likely to provide suggestions for additional research?
Which section of a research article is most likely to provide suggestions for additional research?
What is the most relevant question you should ask when reading a results section?
What is the most relevant question you should ask when reading a results section?
Which hypothesis is problematic because it cannot be tested?
Which hypothesis is problematic because it cannot be tested?
A refutable hypothesis must _____.
A refutable hypothesis must _____.
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Study Notes
Secondary Sources
- Potential drawback: often lack detailed information about specific studies.
Research Tools
- Most effective tool for reliable psychological information: PsycINFO.
- Common practice in PsycINFO literature searches: enter a subject word.
PsycINFO Database
- Contains brief summaries of psychology articles and information regarding original publications.
Research Articles
- Section likely to suggest additional research: Discussion.
Results Section
- Key question to consider: Are appropriate statistics used?
Hypothesis Evaluation
- Problematic hypothesis example: "There would be less stress today if 9/11 had never occurred" (not testable).
- Criteria for a refutable hypothesis: must allow for the possibility that observations might not support it.
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