Notes in PSYC 300

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Published	09/24/2023	Science
Published	09/24/2023	Observation
Published	09/24/2023	Experimentation
Published	09/24/2023	Faith
Published	09/24/2023	Independent variable
Published	09/24/2023	Dependent variable
Published	09/24/2023	Experimental methods
Published	09/24/2023	Non-experimental method
Published	09/24/2023	Reliability
Published	09/24/2023	Validity
Published	09/24/2023	Internal validity
Published	09/24/2023	External validity
Published	09/24/2023	Theory
Published	09/24/2023	Social Intuitionist Model
Published	09/24/2023	Theory building
Published	09/24/2023	Hypothesis
Published	09/24/2023	Testable
Published	09/24/2023	We are {{c1::never}} able to prove that our {{c1::hypothesis}} is correct
Published	09/24/2023	Empiricism
Published	09/24/2023	Deductive reasoning
Published	09/24/2023	Inductive reasoning
Published	09/24/2023	After observing her chimpanzees in the wild, Jane Goodall develops hypotheses related to tool use by apes. This is an example of {{c1::inductive …
Published	09/24/2023	Anthony and Kent use the theory of planned behavior to guide their study of Cal Poly students’ intentions to vote for a Green Initiative. This is an e…
Published	09/24/2023	Basic science
Published	09/24/2023	Applied science
Published	09/24/2023	Courtney is curious about the effects of social media use on mood. This is an example of {{c1::basic science}}.
Published	09/24/2023	Jeremy wants to see whether an application of Carol Dweck’s growth mindset work produces gains in student achievement. This is an example of {{c1…
Published	09/24/2023	Argument from authority
Published	09/24/2023	Heuristic
Published	09/24/2023	Pseudoscience
Published	09/24/2023	Critical thinking
Published	09/24/2023	Elaboration Likelihood Model
Published	09/24/2023	We use the {{c1::central route}} when an issue is important to us, and we already know quite a bit about it.
Published	09/24/2023	When using the {{c1::peripheral route}}, we might be more persuaded by a celebrity endorsement, a message that tugs on our emotions, or an attrac…
Published	09/24/2023	Assumption
Published	09/24/2023	Inference
Published	09/24/2023	Accommodation (PSYC 300)
Published	09/24/2023	Scientific method
Published	09/24/2023	Statistical models
Published	09/24/2023	Population
Published	09/24/2023	Phenomena
Published	09/24/2023	Psychological scientists refer to the core concepts examined in their fields of study as {{c1::phenomena}}. In addition, the phenomena we st…
Published	09/24/2023	{{c1::Descriptive}} questions simply describe a particular phenomenon. They help us answer “{{c1::what}}” types of questions, such as “What is th…
Published	09/24/2023	Sample
Published	09/24/2023	Operationalization
Published	09/24/2023	Four main categories of research questions
Published	09/24/2023	{{c1::Explanation}} questions help us answer “{{c1::why}}” questions, such as “Why are rates of binge drinking higher among members of fraterniti…
Published	09/24/2023	Assimilation (PSYC 300)
Published	09/24/2023	Schema
Published	09/24/2023	Three requirements to establish predictive relationship
Published	09/24/2023	Covariation
Published	09/24/2023	Temporal relationship
Published	09/24/2023	Confound
Published	09/24/2023	Social norming
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