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Research Methods AP Psychology Mr. Basich Research Methods: Objectives: By the end of this chapter, I will be able to: Differentiate types of research (e.g., experiments, correlational studies, survey research, naturalistic observations, and case studies) with regard to purpose, strengths, and weaknesses. ? Describe how research design drives the reasonable conclusions that can be drawn (e.g., experiments are useful for determining cause and effect; the use of experimental controls reduces alternative explanations). ? Identify independent, dependent, confounding, and control variables in experimental designs. ? Distinguish between random assignment of participants to conditions in experiments and random selection of participants, primarily in correlational studies and surveys. ? Predict the validity of behavioral explanations based on the quality of research design (e.g., confounding variables limit confidence in research conclusions). ? Distinguish the purposes of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. ? Apply basic descriptive statistical concepts, including interpreting and constructing graphs and calculating simple descriptive statistics (e.g., measures of central tendency, standard deviation). ? Discuss the value of reliance on operational definitions and measurement in behavioral research. ? Identify how ethical issues inform and constrain research practices. ? Describe how ethical and legal guidelines (e.g., those provided by the American Psychological Association, federal regulations, local institutional review boards) protect research participants and promote sound ethical practice. Chapter Objectives: Lesson One: Describe the nature and advantages of experimentation. Lesson Two: Discuss the main methods of psychological experimentation. Lesson Three: Identify how to make a psychological study valid and reliable. Lesson Four: Describe the ethical guidelines that must be followed when conducting psychological research. Lesson Five: Identify the a