PS115: Contemporary Issues in Psychology Week 8 Seminar Eve Mueller Before we get started: If you have any troubles in seminar, please contact Tech Support at
PS115 Seminar Week 8 This week, we will discuss in depth: 1) Credible vs. non-credible sources in the psychology field; and 2) Case studies vs. quantitative research in the psychology field. To prepare for this week’s seminar, please be sure you have read the document titled, “Evaluating Credible Sources.”
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research
Question? What are the major differences between quantitative and qualitative research?
Naturalistic Observation
Question? What are some of the Advantages and disadvantages of Naturalistic Observation?
Descriptive Studies
Question? How would you describe a Descriptive Study?
Experiments and Quasi-Experiments
Question? What are the traditional steps in conducting a Psychological Experiment?
Statistics
Question? How do we show Statistical Conclusion Validity?
Evaluating Credible Sources Bias Competence Credibility Completeness Recency Relevance
Question? What are some of the Advantages and disadvantages of Naturalistic Observation?
Bias
Question? Can we ever be completely free from Bias?
Competence
Question? How do we measure competence in Psychology?
Credibility
Completeness
Recency
Relevance
Question? How do we measure Credibility, Completeness, Recency and Relevance in Psychology?
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