| Question | Answer |
| Hypothesis | A precise testable statement that predicts what is expected to happen to the variables in a research study. Usually based on the predictions of a theory. |
| Empirical research study | Any activity that includes the organized collection and analysis of data. |
| Research method | An activity that includes the organized collection and analysis of empirical data. |
| types of research methods | -Quantitative research method -qualitative research method |
| Quantitative research method | ~The information is numerical ~Data analysis is in the form of statistics |
| Qualitative | ~The information is in the meaning of the data ~Data analysis is in the form of interpretation of the data to see what the data reveals. |
| The research process in experimental research | |
| Evaluating empirical research studies | The way an empirical study has been conducted is evaluated because a number of considerations can affect the interpretation of the data, such as: >Methodological considerations >Ethical considerations >Cultural considerations >Gender considerations |
| Psychological Theory | A statement about a possible relationship between psychological variables. |
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