Psychological science
Across
- 7. Statistical measure of variance. Found by subtracting the lowest from the highest then adding one.
- 8. effect, Substance not known to have pharmacological effect.
- 9. Method of research, where the investigator manipulates one part and controls the other, to yield a result.
- 11. A measure of central tendency , defined by the average of the numbers given in a data set.
- 12. coefficient, Measure of direction of relationship between two set of scores.
- 13. Data collection of self reported responses of peoples answer to questions.
- 14. Statistical method to represent the relationship between two factors.
- 15. procedure, Experiment, where both subject and researcher do not know the condition the study is taking place.
- 17. the repetition of a research study with different situations and subjects, to determine if the findings of the original study can be applied to other participants and circumstances.
- 20. The group of subjects chosen to be studied.
- 23. significance, Probability of some result from a statistical test occurring by chance.
- 27. plot, Visual representation between two factors.
- 28. Explaining the purpose of the study to the subject.
- 29. thinking, evaluating and accepting claims before accepting it.
- 31. A measure of central tendency , defined by the most common number in a data set.
Down
- 1. A measure of central tendency , defined by middle number given in a data set
- 2. group, The group that a test is being carried on.
- 3. study, In depth study of one or very small group of people.
- 4. curve, Bell shaped curve, where most occurrences take place in the middle and taper off on either side.
- 5. variable, Variable that depends on the controlled variable.
- 6. A set of principles that organizes and predicts.
- 10. observation, The study of subjects in their natural habitat.
- 16. A clear, straightforward statement that reflects a theory.
- 18. definition, A statement of the procedures or ways in which a researcher is going to measure behaviors or qualities.
- 19. Set of ideas, beliefs and traditions that exist in a large group of people, and may determine ones view in a case.
- 21. variable, Variable that is controlled.
- 22. deviation, How much a score varies from the mean.
- 24. group, Treatment group that receives treatment for a shared condition or problem.
- 25. sample, Subjects who are picked at random from a population.
- 26. bias, "i knew it all along" tendency to believe you could have anticipated an outcome after learning of it.
- 30. consent, Permission given by a human participant to take part in an experimental study.