Research Methods
Basic Terms
Measurement of Behavior
Research Designs
Animal Use
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An overview of research methods in behavioral sciences, covering basic terms, measurement of behavior, research designs, and the use of animals. Topics include variables, operational definition, rate of response, intensity, duration, and stimuli, among others. Research designs discussed are descriptive, naturalistic observation, experimental, and control group designs.
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Research Methods
Basic Terms Measurement of Behavior Research Designs Animal Use
Basic Terms
Variable
A characteristic that can change (vary) over time or from one situation to another
Independent variable a characteristic whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables Dependent variable Characteristic that is dependent upon changes in the IV
Measurement of Behavior
1. Rate of response
Cumulative Recorder
Measurement of Behavior
- Intensity
- Duration
- Speed
Basic Terms
Stimulus (S)
Any event that can produce a behavior
Response (R)
A behavior elicited by a stimulus
Basic Terms
Overt Behavior
Behavior that can be observed by another individual
Covert Behavior
Behavior that is subjective (can be observed only by person performing behavior)
Basic Terms
Deprivation
Prolonged absence of an event, which tends to increase the event’s appeal
Satiation
Prolonged exposure to an event, which tends to decreases the appeal of that event
Basic Terms
Contiguity
Temporal continuity: closeness of two events in time Spatial continuity: closeness of two events in space
Contingency
A predicted relationship between two events
Research Design
Experimental Research
One or more independent variables manipulated in order to show a cause-and- effect relationship between the variable and the behavior of interest
Control Group Designs Experiment in which subjects are randomly assigned to a control group or an experimental group
Group 1 Food
Group 2 No food
Experimental Design
Research Design
Experimental Research
Control Group Designs
Advantages: Good for showing cause-and-effect relationships
Disadvantages: Requires a large number of subjects Data sometimes analyzed only at end of experiment Ignores individual results (which might be important)
Research Design
Experimental Research
Single-Subject Designs