Educational Psychology
Research Methods Learning Goals
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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1.List
various types of research methods and the strengths and
weaknesses of each. |
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2.Choose the most appropriate research method for a given
research question. |
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3.Discuss what types of conclusions can be be drawn from
correlational data. |
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3.Design an experimental study to investigate a given
research question |
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•Write an hypothesis |
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•Identify population and sample |
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•Identify independent and dependent variables
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•Identify experimental and control groups or various
treatment groups |
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•Discuss the APA ethical guidelines. |