Probability And Significance

• Why is probability important in psychology research?

  It helps manage the risk of errors
• What are the two competing hypotheses in research?

  Null hypothesis (H0) and alternate hypothesis (H1)
• What does the null hypothesis suggest?

  There is no causal relationship between variables
• What does the alternate hypothesis suggest?

  There is a causal relationship between variables
• In an experiment, what is manipulated to observe effects?

  The independent variable
• What is the dependent variable in the example given?

  The number of words recalled
• What was the directional hypothesis in the example?

  Recall will be better in green light
• How did the researcher control for order effects?

  By counterbalancing the conditions
• What was the average recall in green light?

  13 words
• What was the average recall in blue light?

  12.5 words
• What does a probability of 0.05 indicate?

  5% chance of results due to chance
• What does the number line represent in terms of probability?

  Zero means impossible, one means certain
• What is the probability of flipping a fair coin and getting heads?

  50%
• What is a type 1 error?

  Accepting a false alternate hypothesis
• What is a type 2 error?

  Rejecting a true alternate hypothesis
• How do type 1 and type 2 errors relate to hypothesis testing?

  • Type 1 Error: Accepting false alternate hypothesis
  • Type 2 Error: Rejecting true alternate hypothesis
• How can researchers reduce the likelihood of a type 1 error?

  By using a stronger level of significance
• How can researchers reduce the likelihood of a type 2 error?

  By using a weaker level of significance
• How does the courtroom analogy relate to hypothesis testing?

  • Null hypothesis: Innocent until proven guilty
  • Alternate hypothesis: Guilty based on evidence
  • Jury's decision: Similar to accepting/rejecting hypotheses
• What is the role of the prosecution in the courtroom analogy?

  To provide strong evidence of guilt
• What happens if the jury incorrectly accepts the prosecution's argument?

  They make a type 1 error
• What happens if the jury incorrectly rejects the prosecution's argument?

  They make a type 2 error
• What should students do if they struggle with probability and significance?

  • Watch the video multiple times
  • Create scenarios for type 1 and 2 errors
  • Practice with past papers
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• What is the significance of the 0.01 level of significance?

  It reduces type 1 error likelihood
• Why is probability and significance considered difficult in psychology?

  It involves complex concepts and calculations
• What is the main topic of the next research methods video?

  Not specified in the current video
• What is the significance of the 0.05 level of significance in psychology?

  It is the threshold for accepting alternate hypotheses
• What does the term "falsifiable" mean in scientific assumptions?

  Assumptions can be proven wrong
• What is the implication of variability in experimental results?

  Results can differ due to chance
• How does the concept of chance relate to experimental outcomes?

  Chance can influence the results observed
• What is the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?

  The independent variable affects the dependent variable
• What is the role of evidence in hypothesis testing?

  Evidence determines acceptance or rejection of hypotheses
• What is the significance of the number of participants in a study?

  It affects the strength of the data collected
• How does the concept of a "weighted coin" relate to probability?

  A weighted coin affects the likelihood of outcomes
• What is the importance of controlling variables in an experiment?

  It ensures valid and reliable results
• What does the term "significance" refer to in research?

  It indicates the likelihood results are due to chance
• How does the concept of "chance" affect psychological research?

  Chance introduces variability in results
• What is the role of the researcher in hypothesis testing?

  To gather evidence and analyze data