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How is the convergent validity different from concurrent validity? (criterion vs no criterion) Is it possible to say that one form of validity is better than others or does it depend on the kind of research that you are doing? How is it possible to do observational studies completely absent of subjective or experimenter/observer bias? Is it possible to be completely objective? Rating scales could be objective?
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Are constructs with less operational definitions looked at as less reliable? Is the bell picture supposed to signify something on your power points? Does divergent variability need the same chart as convergent variability? If your test has face validity should you not use it or trust the results because the results could not be accurate? Is it easier to work with direct or indirect variables? Is there one better than the other?
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How accurate are results when measuring constructs such as the example you used like comparing active and aggressive children when they might overlap or be defined differently? Are there constructs that are not measurable in any operational definitions? If so how would you go about the research in obtaining a solution? Do we need to use these terms in our research (e.g. constructs, operational definition) and define our variables as direct or indirect measurements?
Ethics in Research
Chapter 4
Dusana Rybarova
Psyc 290B May 18 2006
Outline:
1. Introduction to ethics in research 2. Ethical issues and human participants in research 3. Ethical issues and nonhuman subjects in research 4. Ethical issues and scientific integrity 5. Step 4 of your research outline
any risk of harm must be justified participants must be informed of any potential risks
Anonymity
is the practice of ensuring that an individuals name is not directly associated with the information or measurements obtained from that individuals (e.g. using codes)
institutions that conduct research with animals have an animal research review board called the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Committee consists of a veterinarian, at least one scientist experience in animal research and a one member of public with no affiliation with the institution
Dusana Rybarova
Psyc 290B May 18 2006
Outline:
1. The goal of a research report 2. General APA guidelines for writing style and format 3. The elements of an APA-style research report 4. Submitting a manuscript for publication 5. Writing a research proposal
abstract
abstract is a brief summary of the research study, totaling no more than 120 words, the abstract focuses on what was done and what was found in the study
method
the method section of a research report describes how the study was conducted, including the subjects or participants, the apparatus or materials, and the procedures used
discussion
restates the hypothesis, summarizes the results, and then presents a discussion of the interpretations, implications, and possible applications of the results
references
the reference section is a listing of complete references for all sources of information cited in the report, organized alphabetically by the last name of the first author
author note
details about the author (university, grant support, acknowledgment, contact person)