If We Do Not Reject the Null Hypothesis,we Conclude That

question 37

True/False

If we do not reject the null hypothesis,we conclude that there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the null hypothesis is true.

Compare and contrast the three types of research methods used by psychologists.

Summarize the historical approaches that shaped the development of psychology.

Compare and contrast behavioral and psychodynamic approaches.

Describe the steps involved in the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Variables that the researcher failed to control or eliminate, which can cause a false association between the studied variables.

Control Group

Group of participants in an experiment not exposed to the independent variable.

Survey Research

Research methods obtaining information directly from a group of people regarding their opinions, beliefs, or behavior.

Non-experimental Research

Observational research in which the researcher does not actively manipulate variables but observes natural occurrences.