Introduction to Research Concepts using the Card Probability Study

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Introduction to Research Concepts using theCard
Probability Study

• Chapter 1 Thomas and Nelson

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How does the card probability study, conducted in
the previous class, fit into the basic to applied
research continuum?

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In what ways was the study lacking in ecological
validity? How does this relate to the internal
and external validity of the study?

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What would have been the problem statement for
the card probability study?

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List three potential hypotheses that could have
been put forth prior to the study.

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Provide four unscientific methods of problem
solving and give an example of how each could be
applied to solving our problem statement.

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What were the independent and dependent variables
in the study? How many levels of each
independent variable were there?

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Was the study experimental in nature? Explain