Chapter 2 Research Process Part 1 Jan 24 2012 Research Methods Importance of scientific method Research Process develop ideas refine ideas test them interpret results 1 Development of ideas steps Hypotheses and theories what are these Basic v Applied research Research Process 2 Refining ideas Develop an operational definition What is construct validity Measuring variables choose method Self reports Bogus pipeline to reduce problems what is it Observations Interrater reliability Technology Research Process 3 Test ideas Descriptive research examples of each Archival data Surveys Self reports Sampling issues with surveys 1 How to use random sampling What is a benefit of random sampling 2 How to use random assignment into groups What is a benefit of random assignment Experiment Examples From book Greitemeyer 2009 song lyrics and helping Manipulation Results not in book Schneider et al 2001 harassment and heart rate Manipulation Results
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