PSY 225 Research Methods Spring 2013 Review Sheet Exam 1 CHAPTER 1 Why is the methods course believed to provide a “foundation” for other psychology courses? Hint: process vs. content. A methods course teaches a process (of doing research) that applies to other content courses. How do research psychologists use the terms determinism and objectivity? +Determinism= the idea that events‚ including psychological ones‚ have causes statistical determinism= events can be predicted‚ but only
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SOSC1960 Introduction to Psychology Research Methods 1 Scientific basis of psychology “Data! Data! Data! I can make no bricks without clay!” ~ Sherlock Holmes in The Adventure of the Copper Beeches 2 Scientific vs. Popular Psychology Expressing anger is a good way of tamping down aggression. People who talk about suicide are unlikely to actually attempt suicide. Older people are less happy than younger people. People tend to behave oddly during a full moon.
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1. The witches plan to meet upon the hill and prophesize Macbeth’s future and their intent is to cause harm. 2. King Duncan decides to give Macbeth Cawdor’s land/title as a reward for saving the nation. 3. The Witches name Macbeth Thane of Glamis and Cawdor‚ then King later on. The witches tell Banquo that he will be greater but not as great as Macbeth‚ he will be happier but not as happy as Macbeth and Banquo’s descendants will be kings and queens but he himself will not gain royalty 4. Lady Macbeth
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obvious question is‚ if we are not particularly aware of the new information‚ we accept everything as fact or we search further to gather evidence in order to understand and prove as true all the information‚ concepts and opinions? This is what research is aiming at‚ to pile up different proccess‚ tools‚ scientifique procedures‚ theories and applications‚ examine‚ compare‚ revise and assess the possible outcome in hope of earning knowledge or generate it.According to (Cresswell 2008) research is a
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Question 2 of 20 Which of the following is the correct order of complexity‚ going from least to most complex? Atom‚ molecule‚ cell‚ tissue‚ organelle‚ organ Atom‚ molecule‚ organelle‚ cell‚ tissue‚ organ Organ‚ tissue‚ cell‚ organelle‚ molecule‚ atom Molecule‚ atom‚ organ‚ tissue‚ cell‚ organelle Question 3 of 20 The _______ is the highest level in life’s structural hierarchy. Ecosystem Population Organism Biosphere Question
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RESEARCH METHODS PAST YEAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q1.What are the similarities and differences between basic and applied research reports? Solutions : Both basic and applied research are important to the advancement of human knowledge‚ but they work in slightly different ways‚ and they have different end goals in sight. Basic or pure research is conducted solely for the purpose of gathering information and building on existing knowledge‚ as opposed to applied research‚ which is geared towards
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Outline for Chapter 10 Define the following terms… What is Evolution? (Section 10.1‚ pp 222-224) Figures to review: 10.1‚ 10.2 Biological evolution • Biological evolution is defined as any genetic change in a population that is inherited over several generations. These changes may be small or large‚ noticeable or not so noticeable. Species • the major subdivision of a genus or subgenus‚ regarded as the basic category of biological classification‚ composed of related individuals
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FlowsMonth Ending March 31‚ 2011 | Cash Paid for rent | (5000) | | Purchase of Inventory | (70‚000) | | Net Increase in Cash | | 264‚000 | Cash Mar 1‚ 2011 | | 40‚000 | Cash Mar 31‚ 2011 | | 304‚000 | E 4-22 I am confused with the indirect method Blue Bonnet BakersStatement of Cash FlowsYear Ending December 31‚ 2011 | Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | Cash Jan 1‚ 2011 | | 200 | Cash Dec 31‚ 2011 | | 300 |
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BUS 430 – Strategic Management – Test #6 Chapter 10 – Superior Strategy Execution-Another Path to Competitive Advantage 1. | Once company managers have decided on a strategy‚ the emphasis turns to A. | converting the strategy into actions and good results. | B. | empowering employees to revise and reorganize value chain activities to match the strategy. | C. | establishing policies and procedures that instruct company personnel in the ways and means of executing the strategy. | D. |
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Molecular Approach Canadian Edition Tro‚ Fridgen‚ Shaw Clicker Questions by: Jason A. Kautz University of Nebraska-Lincoln Matthew Lukeman Acadia University Copyright © 2014 Pearson Canada Inc. Slide 10-1 Q1: PCl3 is an industrial chemical used in many herbicides and insecticides. What is the molecular shape of PCl3? 1A) bent 2B) tetrahedral 3C) trigonal pyramidal 4D) T-shaped 5E) trigonal planar Copyright © 2014 Pearson Canada Inc. Slide 10-2 Q2: What is the approximate angle of the O─C─O bond
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