Define Meta-Theory and Name Four Different Meta-Theories

question 22

Essay

Define meta-theory and name four different meta-theories.

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Definitions:

Psychological Research

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, which encompasses a wide range of topics and utilizes varied methodologies.

Experimental Method

A method of determining whether variables are related, in which the researcher manipulates the independent variable conceptually similar to a dependent variable and controls all other variables either by randomization or by directexperimental control.

Variables Manipulation

The process of altering or changing variables within an experiment to observe their effects on other variables.

Internal Validity

The degree to which a study establishes a trustworthy cause-and-effect relationship between a treatment and an outcome.