IB Psychology Quiz

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Method of transcribing recorded interviews including the words & other non-verbal communication

The group whose behavior the researcher wishes to investigate

Treatment of qualitative data in which theory and hypotheses are derived from the data

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

Produce a plan, simulation or model

The observed group are not aware that their behavior is being observed

A method of transcribing recorded interviews including the words only

The purpose of the study

Observed group is aware of the presence of a researcher & that their behavior is being observed

The activity of an organism including body movements, physiological and cognitive process

A term embracing theories and empirical studies within psychology

This is where every member of the target population has an equal chance of being selected

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Are used to obtain the stories people employ to interpret their lives and the world around them

Behavior that increases the fitness of another while decreasing the fitness of the actor

Give an account of the differences between two items, referring to both of them throughout

Give an account of the similarities between two items, referring to both of them throughout

A persistent dependence on behavior or substance

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept.

Give a brief account or summary

Researcher documenting their beliefs, attitudes, values & reactions to the object of study

Give an expected result

Give a detailed account

The cause of a disease or abnormal condition

When participants recruit other participants from among their friends and acquaintances

A term used in relation to studies in which data has been gathered, recorded and analyzed

Offer a considered & balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Obtained when participants are aware of the nature & aims of the study in which they are in

This states how the researcher interpreted the data that was collected

Made up of volunteers

Sample that represents a population

People who take part in a psychological study

Sample of whoever happens to be there and agrees to participate

This is the step-by-step process used by the researcher to carry out the study

Observe, study or make a detailed & systematic examination 2 establish facts & reach conclusion