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1
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The systematic pursuit of knowledge through observation

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Science

2
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Set of propositions developed to explain what is observed

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Theory

3
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Specific predictions about what will occur of a theory is correct ; set of related assumptions

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Hypothesis

4
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This is the detailed biological description of an INDIVIDUAL

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Case Study

5
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Rich descriptions, especially helpful for rare disorders

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Usefulness

6
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Paradigm that may influence observations

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Limitations

7
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Cannot determine Cause of Effect

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Correlational Method

8
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Larger SAMPLES increase the likelihood of significance

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Statistical Significance

9
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Is the association meaningful as well as statistically significant?

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Clinical Significance

10
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Studies participants OVER TIME

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Longitudinal Studies

11
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Causes and effects are measured at the SAME TIME

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Cross-Sectional Studies

12
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Study of the distribution of disorders in a population and possible correlates

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Epidemiology

13
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Provides information about causal relationships

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Experiment

14
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Differences between groups

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Experimental Effect

15
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Extent to which experimental effect is due to independent variable

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Internal Validity

16
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PARTICIPANTS who do not receive treatment

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Control Group

17
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Change or improvement due to participants’ expectations

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Placebo

18
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Extent to which results GENERALIZE beyond the study

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External Validity

19
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Experiments not always possible in Psychopathology

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Analogue Experiment

20
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Examine how INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS respond to changes in the independent variable

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Single-Subject Experimental Research

21
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Multiple studies

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Meta-Analysis