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AP Psychology Unit 1 Vocab Part 2

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This deck covers key vocabulary and concepts from AP Psychology Unit 1, focusing on research methods and statistical terms.

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Applied Research

Scientific study solving practical problems.
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Applied Research
Scientific study solving practical problems.
Basic Research
Expands knowledge and understanding fundamental concepts.
Cause and Effect
Relationship where one event is the result of another.
Confounding Variables
Factors other than the independent variable affecting results.
Control Variables
Kept constant to prevent interference in an experiment.
Dependent Variable
Changes based on the independent variable in an experiment.
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AP Psychology Unit 1 Vocab Part 2
TermDefinition
Applied Research
Scientific study solving practical problems.
Basic Research
Expands knowledge and understanding fundamental concepts.
Cause and Effect
Relationship where one event is the result of another.
Confounding Variables
Factors other than the independent variable affecting results.
Control Variables
Kept constant to prevent interference in an experiment.
Dependent Variable
Changes based on the independent variable in an experiment.
Double-Blind Procedure
Experimental method to eliminate bias.
Experimenter Bias
Researcher's expectations skewing experiment results.
Hawthorne Effect
Altering behavior due to awareness of being observed.
Hindsight Bias
Belief that an outcome could have been predicted after knowing it.
Hypothesis
Testable statement about variables' relationship.
Independent Variable
Factor manipulated in an experiment to observe effects.
Operational Definitions
Describes how to measure a variable in research.
Overconfidence
Tendency to overestimate abilities and knowledge.
Random Assignment
Ensures equal participant group placement in an experiment.
Random Sample
Subset randomly selected from a larger population.
Sampling Bias
Occurs when some population members have lower sampling probability.
Scientific Method
Systematic procedure for conducting experiments.
Theory
Well-substantiated explanation acquired through scientific method.
Case Studies
Detailed investigations into individuals or small groups.
Correlation
Statistical relationship between two variables.
Correlational Research Method
Analyzing how two variables relate to each other.
Descriptive Research Method
Observing and describing behavior without manipulating variables.
External Validity
Generalizability of study results to other situations.
Internal Validity
Quality of experiment in avoiding confounding variables.
Naturalistic Observations
Observing behavior in natural settings without intervention.
Research Question
Clear, focused question guiding research study.
Surveys
Research method involving questioning a large number of people.
Validity
Extent to which a test measures what it's supposed to.
Bimodal Distribution
Data distribution with two most frequent values.