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TSHPS RS and Stats
TSHPS Research Strategies and Psychology Statistics Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Observation | Simplest scientific technique, observe behavior with no intervention. |
| Cons of Observation | Potential for bias and subjectivity. |
| Bias | Any influence that unfairly increases the possibility that we will reach a particular conclusion. |
| Naturalistic Observation | Observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulating or controlling the situation. |
| Confirmation Bias | the tendency to focus on information that supports preconceptions |
| Participant Bias | the tendency for research participants to behave in a certain way because they know they are being observed or they believe they know what the researcher wants. |