What This Document Is
This document is a study guide for the second exam in PSY3213C Research Methods, offered at Florida State University and taught by Professor Hansen. It covers material from Chapters 6-9 of the course textbook, intended to help students prepare for an exam on research design and measurement.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is a crucial resource for students enrolled in PSY3213C who are preparing for Exam 2. It serves as a focused review of key concepts, helping students prioritize their studying. It’s most useful when used *in conjunction with* the textbook and lecture notes, as it is not a comprehensive replacement for those materials. The guide is designed to highlight important areas of focus, but doesn’t guarantee all exam content will be found within it.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is explicitly *not* a complete “map” of the exam. The exam may include material not covered in the guide, and the guide itself doesn’t guarantee specific topics will appear on the exam. It’s a guide for studying, not a substitute for understanding the course material. It also assumes familiarity with the textbook and lectures.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes a breakdown of key concepts from Chapters 6-9, specifically focusing on:
* **Validity:** Detailed explanations of content, construct, face, predictive, and concurrent validity, including how to assess them.
* **Known-Groups Evidence:** An explanation of how this paradigm can be used to validate measures.
* **Convergent and Discriminant Validity:** Guidance on determining these types of validity through statistical correlation.
* **Survey and Observation Methods:** Recognition of strengths and weaknesses associated with different question formats.
This preview *does not* include the full content of Chapters 6-9, practice questions, or information on topics potentially covered on the exam that are not mentioned in the guide. It also does not include information on Inquizitive, an online study tool for the 3rd edition textbook.
