Psychology Research Methods • The general investigative purpose of a psychology study (why the researcher has decided to conduct an investigation) is called its aim. • A hypothesis is a precise and testable statement of what the researcher predicts will be the outcome of the study. In an experiment this is called the experimental hypothesis. • In a correlational study the hypothesis is called a research hypothesis‚ and it will predict a relationship between two variables. • A research
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Chapter 7 In this chapter‚ the author uses an example of dieting to show that people use other people’s very basic understanding of markets to control them‚ and how knowing more can save you more. He says that a major contributor to that is that people‚ especially in America‚ can spend money that is not theirs. This is called a credit system (uses credit cards). Being able to do this‚ he says‚ is a good and a bad thing because people can overspend and end up broke. He says that this ties into
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Chapter 7 Risk and Return Recap - Expected Return and Standard Deviation for single asset and 2-asset Portfolio Probability Return(A) Return(B) Good 0.3 - 0.05 -0.10 OK 0.4 0.10 0.15 Poor 0.3 0.20 Portfolio 0.30 E(R) 8.5% Covariance 0.014177 15.68% 11.91% 0.0153 Corr. 0.0246 9.76% S.D. 10.25% 0.009525 Variance 12% 0.99 EQ 7.2 Expected Return: E(RA) = (0.3) (‐0.05) + (0.4) (0.10) + (0.3) (0
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Chapter 7 Quiz Review 1) Appropriate music choices for general practice medical offices are a) Country and gospel b) Classical‚ light jazz‚ and soft rock c) Folk and heavy jazz d) Heavy metal e) Heavy rock and rap 2) What kind of impression do cool colors create in the reception area a) Active b) Volatile c) Discordant d) Energetic e) Harmonious 3) A lively atmosphere is produced by what type of colors a) Dim b) Primary c) Muted d) Dark e) soft 4) When arranging a reception area to accommodate elderly
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Meghan Staib Monday‚ Wednesday 8:00-9:00 Assignment 2: The Scientific Method (online lab) http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/labs/BL_01/index.html Objectives: Scientific Method in Experiments In this lab you will apply your knowledge of the scientific method in a laboratory setting. You will also demonstrate the use of experimental terminology and design. General Instructions: 1. Read through all of these instructions before beginning! 2. Go to http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/labs/BL_01/index
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Chapter One – Exploring the World of Business and Economics • Learning objectives o Discuss your future in the world of business. o Define business and identify potential risks and rewards. o Define economics and describe two types of economic systems: capitalism and command economy. o Identify the ways to measure economic performance. o Outline the four types of competition. o Summarize the factors that affect the business environment and the challenges
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A reporter who had previously interviewed Gatsby before the information about his early life was known‚ headed to New York in anticipation of interviewing him again. The truth is Gatsby was born James Gatz in North Dakota on a farm. He attended St. Olaf’s in Minnesota while working as a janitor to pay his tuition‚ but dropped out after only two weeks. The next summer while he worked on Lake Superior digging for clams and fishing for salmon‚ he spotted a yacht owned by Dan Cody‚ who was a wealthy
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Social science research is a broad term which can be loosely defined as the act of searching for both scientific and oral material of a particular topic with the specific intent of examining particular aspect in the society‚ bringing about understanding and new knowledge. In social science research there is precise synthesis of various researched data sources to give off information. In social science research there is an inherent tendency of getting information which is not entirely accurate hence
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In chapter seven Hooks talks about feminism in the realms of class. Hooks explains that the focus of feminism came to be about the wealthy white upper class women who wanted the same opportunities as men of their own class rather than the focus of women receiving the same benefits to sustain themselves. Working class and middle class women were able to work‚ but they did not make enough money to support themselves. I liked this chapter because Hooks gave a resolution for the problem. Hooks explains
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Part 2 research approaches 5 quantitative and qualitative research 6 sampling strategies 7 survey research 8 secondary data and archival sources 9 case studies‚ qualitative interviews and focus groups 10 observation 11 content analysis and other qualitative approaches 12 experimentation Chapter 5 quantitative and qualitative research 5.1 qualitative and quantitative studies Quantitative studies rely on quantitative information (numbers and figures) and qualitative studies
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