practical research summative

28 flashcards · Other · by Yan Cu

1. is not only something that we measure but also something that we can manipulate and something we can control for

   variable

2. three main sections of the characteristics of variables:

   (1) It illustrates the role of dependent and independent variables (2) it discusses the difference between experimental and non-experimental research (3) it explains how variables can be characterized as either categorical or continuous

3. is a label or name that represents a concept or characteristic that varies

   variable

4. the use of words or concepts to define a variable

   Conceptual definition

5. what one has learned from formal instruction

   Achievement

6. one’s capability for performing a particular task or skill

   Aptitude

7. an indication of the meaning of a variable through the specification of the manner by which it is measured, categorized, or controlled

   Operational definition

8. is a variable sometimes called an experimental or predictor variable

   independent

9. is a variable that is being manipulated in an experiment in order to observe the effect on a dependent variable

   independent

10. sometimes called an outcome variable

    independent

11. is simply, a variable that is dependent on an independent variable(s)

    dependent

12. act as the “cause” in that they precede, influence, and predict the dependent variable

    Independent

13. act as the “effect” as a result of being influenced by an independent variable

    Dependent

14. The effect of two instructional approaches (__ variable) on student achievement (__variable)

    independent, dependent

15. The use of SAT scores (___ variable) to predict freshmen’ grade point averages (__ variable)

    independent, dependent

16. is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior

    psychology

17. It is a multifaceted discipline that includes many sub-fields of study such as human development, social behavior, and cognitive process

    psychology

18. focus on how human behavior relates to other people and also on individual differences that affect human relations

    Quantitative Research and Behavioral Science

19. where many educational principles in understanding human behavior are the offshoot of this research

    Quantitative Research in Educational and Psychology

20. They study and develop the methods and techniques used to measure human behavior and other attributes

    Quantitative psychologists

21. They study the mental process and human behavior

    psychologists

22. how do psychologists study the mental process and human behavior?

    interpreting and recording how people relate to one another and their environment

23. what is the purpose of psychologists studying the mental process and human behavior?

    assess, diagnose, treat mental problems and behavioral dysfunctions

24. The importance of quantitative in psychology is to

    properly attend to our mental and emotional problems

25. is the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around them. It contributes essential information for governments and policymakers, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations

    Social science

26. is the activity of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information for a variety of social, economic, educational, and political purposes

    Social science research

27. It is the scientific study of human society and social relationships

    Social science research

28. is one of the common topics for quantitative research

    absenteeism