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Questions 21-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Research Methodology
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Use scientific method based on empirical evidence (= 21)
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Find a research problem or question
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a commonly held belief e.g. lack of sleep has negative impact on 22
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review the literature
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an everyday problem: e.g. research different memorisation 23
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Define your variables
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Develop a hypothesis
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Conduct 24 research
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books; journals; online databases & websites
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make notes and create 25
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Select an experimental design
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pre-experimental = experimental group only
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quasi-experimental = include control group but not random
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true experimental = both kinds of groups + random
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Standardise your 26
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compare like with like
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Choose your participants
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Use different 27 :
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random sample = select from same group
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stratified random sample = select from subsets with different 28
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Conduct tests and collect data
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Analyse the results
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use 29 methods (to be covered next week)
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Write up and communicate results
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30 of paper is important; tips for writing (to be covered next two weeks)