Research methods

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What is a null hypothesis?  
Occur when there is no relationship between the two variables studied
What is a non-directional hypothesis? 
Predicts that the two variables will have a relationship but doesn't state what the relationship is
What is the other name for a non-directional hypothesis? 
A two-tailed hypothesis
What is a directional hypothesis? 
Predicts and states the relationship between the 2 variables
What is an alternative hypothesis? 
occurs when the null hypothesis is rejected and the hypothesis is changed to fit the results
What is a peer review? 
Occurs when the research and data found is sent to another expert to be assed and ensures the integrity and validity of the results
What is a paradigm? 
A set of principles which define scientific disciplines
What is a paradigm shift? 
When there is a change of the scientific beliefs
What is a lab study? 
Research collected in a controlled environment to measure the effects of the IV effects the DV
What is a field study? 
Research collected outside of a lab and measured in a natural environment
What are natural studies? 
When the variables are not manipulated and occur naturally
What are quasi studies? 
When the IV is a specif characteristic of an individual
What is content analysis?  
Used to convert QL data into measurable data by coding and categorising the data
What are non-pps observations?  
When the researcher observes but doesn't partake in pps activities
What are pps observations?  
When the researcher actively partakes in pps activities
What is a overt observation?  
When pps are aware of the observation
What is a covert observation?  
Pps don't know that they are being observed
What are the 2 types of questionnaires? 
Closed and open questionaries
What is a case study? 
Research done on an individual or a small group