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Identify the
Develop the
research Research plan
hypothesis
question
Stimulus Response
We can’t see the internal states but we can measure the ‘signs’ of the states
Operational Definitions –
set of actions required to measure the signs
definition of a variable in terms of precisely how it is to be measured
These measures generally fall into one of three broad categories:
Convenience Judgmental
Non-probability
Quota Snowball
Types of sampling
Some researchers prefer this sampling technique This method guarantees that the selection process is
because it is cheap, quick and easy completely randomized and without bias
Non-
probability
Sampling
“Not having equal chances”
Example: your target
population is second year
student. But you only pick your
friend in second year of diploma
psychology. Because it’s easy to
recruit your own friends to
answer your question.
Convenience Judgmental
Non-probability
Quota Snowball
Types of sampling
Some researchers prefer this sampling technique This method guarantees that the selection process is
because it is cheap, quick and easy completely randomized and without bias
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Discussion
Based on your research topic, discuss in your group and answer the question
below:
1. Identify your variables and psychological construct
2. Identify which is your independent and dependent variable
3. Identify your population target and sample
4. Determine how to measure your variables
5. Search the questionnaire relevant to your research
6. Determine your sampling frame
Thank you
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