Operational Definition
Sampling Bias
Survey
Replication
Case Study
Random Sample
Theory
Naturalistic Observation
Population
Hypothesis
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.
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 descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles
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
An explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events
A testable prediction often implied by a theory
All those in a group being studied, from which samples may be drawn
A flawed sampling process that produces an unrepresentative sample
