Lecture 8 PSYCH2018
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What is the main purpose of using matched groups designs in research?

  • To manipulate the dependent variable for greater control
  • To ensure a larger sample size in experimental groups
  • To assess the ecological validity of the findings
  • To produce equivalent groups for comparison (correct)
  • In the research example regarding ex post facto designs, what was the main independent variable?

  • Participant age
  • Social skills training type
  • Traumatic brain injury status (correct)
  • Effect of social interaction
  • What is a key feature of within-subjects designs?

  • All participants experience every level of the independent variable (correct)
  • The independent variable is not manipulated
  • Results are derived from a single measurement point
  • Different participants are used at each level of the independent variable
  • What is the dependent variable in the experiment involving subliminal tapes?

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    In a yoked control group, what is the primary characteristic that defines the grouping?

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    What advantage does a between-subjects multilevel design provide regarding nonlinear effects?

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    In the context of Bransford and Johnson's 'laundry study', what was the dependent variable?

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    What statistical test would be appropriate for analyzing data from a single-factor design with more than two levels?

    <p>One-way ANOVA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of single-factor designs?

    <p>They only include within-subjects factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does reverse counterbalancing play in repeated measures designs?

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    Which of the following best describes the operational definitions used in the matched groups design example?

    <p>Explicit criteria for assessing social interaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the inclusion of more levels in a single-factor design have?

    <p>It can rule out alternative explanations to the main result. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecological validity refer to in psychological research?

    <p>The relevance of findings to real-world situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason for using independent groups in single-factor designs?

    <p>To maintain equivalence through random assignment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research design requires that groups are intrinsically not equal?

    <p>Nonequivalent groups design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When analyzing data from a single-factor, multilevel study, why is a one-way ANOVA preferred over multiple t-tests?

    <p>ANOVAs provide a comprehensive analysis of variance among groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a placebo control group in experimental designs?

    <p>To isolate the effect of the independent variable from psychological factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would repeated measures design be necessary?

    <p>When testing subjects more than once per condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analysis method accompanies a one-factor ANOVA for deeper understanding of data?

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    What are the goals of Ebbinghaus's memory research primarily focused on?

    <p>The quantification of memory decay over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these designs allows for manipulations of both the independent variable and subject variable?

    <p>Nonequivalent groups design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a multilevel independent groups design, which of the following is likely considered the dependent variable?

    <p>Whether or not the child helped the teacher (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key advantage does a repeated measures design provide in a study analyzing listening experiences?

    <p>Controls for individual differences across conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts is primarily focused on when discussing the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve?

    <p>Retention interval and memory savings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake researchers make when analyzing data from multilevel designs?

    <p>Conducting multiple t-tests for each level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statistical method is appropriate for analyzing independent groups in a multilevel independent groups design?

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    What is the purpose of a placebo control group in research?

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    Which operational definition describes a condition in Bransford and Johnson's research regarding memory recall?

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    Which factor is NOT one of the t-test assumptions necessary for analyzing independent samples?

    <p>Data should be measured on an ordinal scale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary measurement displayed in the bar graph from Bransford and Johnson's study?

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    Flashcards

    Single-Factor Designs

    Experimental designs with one independent variable (IV).

    Independent Groups Design

    Participants randomly assigned to different groups representing different levels of the IV.

    Matched Groups Design

    Participants matched on certain characteristics before being assigned to different groups.

    Repeated Measures Design

    Same participants exposed to all levels of the IV.

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    Independent Samples t-test

    Statistical test for two groups in an independent-groups design.

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    Dependent Samples t-test

    Statistical test for comparing two conditions experienced by the same participants.

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    One-way ANOVA

    Statistical test for more than two groups in a single-factor experimental design.

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    Control Groups

    Groups that don't receive the experimental treatment and help isolate the effect of the IV.

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    What's next thinking?

    The ability to anticipate upcoming tasks or events in an experiment. This helps ensure that participants are prepared for the next step and that the experiment flows smoothly.

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    Subject Variable

    A characteristic of a participant that's NOT manipulated by the researcher, such as age, gender, or personality.

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    Ex Post Facto Design

    A research design where the independent variable is a pre-existing characteristic of the participants, rather than something manipulated by the researcher.

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    Ecological Validity

    The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to real-world situations.

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    Inter-rater Reliability

    The consistency of ratings or judgments made by two or more observers.

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    Double-blind Procedure

    A research procedure where neither the participants nor the researchers know who’s receiving the experimental treatment.

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    Confederate

    A person who is part of a research team but pretends to be a regular participant.

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    Multilevel Independent Groups Design

    An experimental design with one independent variable (IV) having three or more levels. Participants are randomly assigned to different groups representing each level of the IV.

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    Multilevel Repeated Measures Design

    An experimental design where all participants experience all levels of the independent variable (IV) in a specific order.

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    Counterbalancing

    A technique used to control for order effects in repeated-measures designs, ensuring that each level of the IV appears equally often in each position in the sequence.

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    Cover Story

    A false explanation given to participants to disguise the true purpose of an experiment.

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    Bar Graph

    A graph used to visualize the means of different groups in an experiment (or other data), where bars represent each group and their height corresponds to their mean.

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    Line Graph

    A graph used to illustrate trends or relationships over time or across various levels of an IV. Points are connected by lines, indicating changes in the dependent variable.

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    Nonlinear Results

    Outcomes in which the dependent variable doesn't change in a simple linear fashion across the levels of the independent variable, but rather in a curved pattern.

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    Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve

    A graph that demonstrates the relationship between time and memory retention, showing that forgetting occurs rapidly at first and then levels off.

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    Yoked control group

    A control group where each participant is matched with an experimental participant based on specific characteristics. The control group receives a similar treatment but without the key element being studied.

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    Placebo control group

    A control group that receives a fake treatment designed to mimic the experimental treatment. This helps isolate the effect of the real treatment by controlling for factors like expectations.

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    What is a pilot study?

    A smaller-scale version of an experiment conducted before the main study to refine the research design and ensure feasibility.

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    How does the Hawthorne effect influence research results?

    Participants' awareness of being studied can influence their behavior, even if the intervention has no real effect.

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    What's a double-blind procedure?

    A research method where both the researchers and participants are unaware of who receives the experimental treatment. This minimizes bias from expectations.

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    Study Notes

    Experimental Design: Single-Factor Designs

    • Single-factor designs involve one independent variable, categorized as either between-subjects or within-subjects.
    • Between-subjects designs include independent groups, matched groups, and ex post facto designs.
    • Within-subjects designs include repeated measures.
    • Independent groups designs assign participants randomly to different groups.
    • Matched groups designs pair participants based on relevant characteristics.
    • Ex post facto designs examine existing characteristics or traits.
    • Repeated measures designs involve the same participants experiencing all levels of the independent variable.

    Control Groups in Experimental Design

    • Special control groups, such as placebo, wait-list, and yoked control groups, are used.
    • Placebo groups receive an inactive treatment to compare with an active treatment.
    • Wait-list control groups prevent bias by delaying treatment for some participants, allowing them no treatment.
    • Yoked control groups are matched to experimental groups; but they don't receive the treatment. They experience comparable non-treatment situations.

    Analyzing Single-Factor Designs

    • Data analysis for single-factor designs depends on the design type (two or more levels).
    • Two-level designs use t-tests for analysis.
    • Multilevel designs typically use one-way ANOVAs for analysis. This allows comparison of different levels of an independent variable.

    Presenting the Data: Graphs

    • Bar graphs and line graphs visualize experimental results.
    • Choose the appropriate graph based on the data. Line graphs are useful when looking at trends overtime. Bar graphs effectively compare different categories.
    • An example of data presentation is found in Bransford and Johnson's (1972) study. Their study is an example of a multi-level, independent groups design.

    Other Important Considerations

    • Ebbinghaus forgetting curve illustrates memory retention over time.
    • Statistical analyses often accompany single-factor ANOVAs for multilevel designs.
    • Post hoc tests follow ANOVA to compare specific levels.
    • Many experimental designs have considerations about ethical issues in their treatment variables.

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