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a statistical technique that averages the results of two or more studies to see if the
effect of an independent variable is reliable


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meta-analysis




goal of basic research is to build upon what we already know by developing theories
to explain phenomena in our world
- often serves as foundation for applied research, which usually has more immediate
goal of solving a practical problem or examining the real-world implications


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basic research

,making a probability judgment by comparing an object or event to a prototype of the
object or event.
Example: short, slim, glasses, like poetry > we assume he could be a proffessor


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representiveness heuristic




An experiment that does not require random assignment to conditions. no
manipulating variables


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quasi experimental design




Professional Journals
- peer reviewed


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Most relevant research =




exempt: review by the chair of IRB ( less than minimal risk)
expedited: reviewed by the chair or by qualified member (poses minimal risk)
full review: reviewed by a committee of atleast 5 members


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, Levels of IRB review




Tendency to rank self higher on positive attributes than most people


objectively worse performers rank themselves better than average, if they rated
themselves accurately they would know they perform worse than average


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better-than-average




clinging to our beliefs even if discredited


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belief perseverance




problems with special science reads
- theories are absent - fosters conflating statistical models with theoretical models
- therories are latent
theories are weak


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