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What is the primary focus of social psychology?
What is the primary focus of social psychology?
What is the term for the tendency for people to believe, after an event has occurred, that it was predictable and that they would have predicted it?
What is the term for the tendency for people to believe, after an event has occurred, that it was predictable and that they would have predicted it?
What is the purpose of random assignment in an experiment?
What is the purpose of random assignment in an experiment?
What is the term for a study that sets out to create clues to cause–effect relationships by manipulating one or more factors while controlling others?
What is the term for a study that sets out to create clues to cause–effect relationships by manipulating one or more factors while controlling others?
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What is the term for the variable being measured in an experiment?
What is the term for the variable being measured in an experiment?
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What is the term for a study that combines the results of multiple studies in order to draw more general conclusions?
What is the term for a study that combines the results of multiple studies in order to draw more general conclusions?
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What is the primary goal of a hypothesis in scientific research?
What is the primary goal of a hypothesis in scientific research?
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What is the main advantage of random sampling in survey research?
What is the main advantage of random sampling in survey research?
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How can framing influence people's decisions and opinions?
How can framing influence people's decisions and opinions?
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What is the main difference between correlational and experimental research?
What is the main difference between correlational and experimental research?
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What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
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What is the purpose of a meta-analysis in research?
What is the purpose of a meta-analysis in research?
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What is the main characteristic of a sample in survey research?
What is the main characteristic of a sample in survey research?
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Study Notes
Social Psychology
- The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another
Research Principles
- Theory: Principles that explain and predict observed events
- Hypothesis: Testable proposition that describes a potential relationship between two events
Research Methods
- Random Sampling: A survey procedure in which every person in the population being studied has an equal chance of inclusion
- Sample Size: The number of participants in a study
- Framing: The way a question or an issue is posed; can influence people's decisions and expressed opinions
Types of Research
- Correlational Research: A study of the naturally occurring relationships among variables
- Experimental Research: Studies that seek to establish cause–effect relationships by manipulating one or more factors (independent variables) while controlling others
- Random Assignment: The process of assigning participants to the conditions of an experiment, ensuring all persons have the same chance of being in a given condition
Variables
- Independent Variable: The experimental factor that a researcher manipulates
- Dependent Variable: The variable being measured, which may depend on manipulations of the independent variable
Analyzing Research
- Meta-Analysis: A study of studies, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of multiple research findings
Social Psychology
- The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another
Research Principles
- Theory: Principles that explain and predict observed events
- Hypothesis: Testable proposition that describes a potential relationship between two events
Research Methods
- Random Sampling: A survey procedure in which every person in the population being studied has an equal chance of inclusion
- Sample Size: The number of participants in a study
- Framing: The way a question or an issue is posed; can influence people's decisions and expressed opinions
Types of Research
- Correlational Research: A study of the naturally occurring relationships among variables
- Experimental Research: Studies that seek to establish cause–effect relationships by manipulating one or more factors (independent variables) while controlling others
- Random Assignment: The process of assigning participants to the conditions of an experiment, ensuring all persons have the same chance of being in a given condition
Variables
- Independent Variable: The experimental factor that a researcher manipulates
- Dependent Variable: The variable being measured, which may depend on manipulations of the independent variable
Analyzing Research
- Meta-Analysis: A study of studies, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of multiple research findings
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts in social psychology, including the scientific study of human behavior, hindsight bias, theory principles, hypothesis testing, and research methods like random sampling and framing.
