Matching Pairs Vocab Review Game PsychologyOnline version Unit 2- Research methods by Maryam Khan 1 Hypothesis 2 Theory 3 Sampling Bias 4 Replication 5 Survey 6 Naturalistic Observation 7 Operational Definition 8 Case Study 9 Random Sample 10 Population A flawed sampling process that produces an unrepresentative sample A testable prediction often implied by a theory All those in a group being studied, from which samples may be drawn An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events A descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles Repeating the essence of a research study usually with different participants in different situations to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances A technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group Carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study. A sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion Observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate or control the situation