Chapter Two Reading Assignment Terms And Definitions

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Chapter Two Reading Assignment Terms And Definitions
Timothy Samuel Waddell

The Clinical Method
This method is most commonly used to collect detailed information about people suffering with mental and psychological issues. Clinical psychologist are able to observe people for research, while at the same time also providing expertise and guidance to their clients. When looking at clinical psychology there is a distinct mix between the treatment of mental disease and the science (as well as research methods) of psychology.
Correlation Method
The word correlation means a close link or relationship between two or more objects. More accurately in psychology the correlation method takes two variables and compares them, looking for increases in positivity or negativity. For instance if one item increases while the other decreases, this can be …show more content…

In most cases a hypothesis needs to explain what you intend to happen during your experimentation process.
Naturalistic Observation
This research method tries to observes its subjects in their natural habitat. Utilizing this method allows for efficient cost, better effects on the subject, and other qualities that just can't be obtained in a lab environment. In most cases the researcher does not interfere with the subject when studying in a naturalistic way. The test results are not easily changed or faked in this setting for instance: people are more likely to act naturally when they don't know they are being watched.

Replication
When comes to the credibility of a study, it is very important to repeat and or have multiple studies on one subject. This process can be referred to as replication, evidence must be tested many times and in many different ways in order to prove its authenticity. Until this process is complete scientist must doubt any of their

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