Research Methods in Psychology
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the steps of the scientific method
- Differentiate between theories and hypotheses
- Differentiate between descriptive, experimental, and correlational research
- Explain the strengths and weaknesses of case studies, naturalistic observation, and surveys
- Explain what a correlation coefficient tells us about the relationship between variables
- Describe why correlation does not mean causation
- Describe the experimental process, including ways to control for bias
- Identify and differentiate between independent and dependent variables
- Differentiate between random sampling and random assignment
Chapter 2 Sections:
Introduction to Research Methods
Putting it All Together: Psychological Research
