Research methods and terminology
02-A: Methods of knowing
Learning Objectives:
Understand the various methods that we use to acquire knowledge
Understand the advantages and biases that come with each method of acquiring knowledge
Understand how the scientific method uses statistics to help us answer questions about our world
READ: Methods of knowing: How do you know what you know?
READ: Investigating the world around us with the scientific method
02-B: Research designs and variables
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key terms you need to know to begin learning statistics
READ: Key terms and definitions of probability and statistics
02-C: Sampling
Learning Objectives:
Understand what types of sampling procedures lead to unbiased results
Understand how to identify and conduct proper sampling techniques
02-D: Levels of measurement
Learning Objectives:
Understand the different scales of measurement
Understand the difference between discrete and continuous variables