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Psychological Research Methods and Experimental Design

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-IL-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Master foundational scientific methodologies, experimental controls, sampling techniques, and statistical reasoning used in psychological research.

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  1. The Scientific Method in Psychological InquiryUp next
  2. Operational Definitions and Construct ValidityNot started yet
  3. Naturalistic Observation and Case StudiesNot started yet
  4. Surveys, Sampling Bias, and RepresentativenessNot started yet
  5. Correlational Research and the Correlation-Causation FallacyYou are here
  6. Experimental Design: Independent and Dependent VariablesNot started yet
  7. Control Groups, Random Assignment, and Confounding VariablesNot started yet
  8. Placebo Effects and Double-Blind ProceduresNot started yet
  9. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics in PsychologyNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-ilSS.Psy.1.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Identify scientific methodologies utilized in psychological research.

us-ilSS.Psy.2.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Evaluate the conclusions made by psychological research, including ethical concerns.