| A | B |
|---|
| coherence | all inclusive statements with single meaning or interpretation |
| comprehensiveness | broad statement including all shades of meaning |
| definiteness | precise statement of definition |
| reliability | freedom from bias/sufficient confirmation |
| replication | research reproducible in another place |
| case history | compilation of observations by various members of team |
| correlation | determine relationship between two variables |
| experimental method | controled experiements with select group |
| interviewing | record answers to predetermined questions |
| naturalistic observation | observe in natural habitat |
| survey/questionaire | summarize opinions of group |
| testing and evaluation | standardized tests and inventories |
| hypothesis | 1st step assumption or question |
| theory | 2nd step summary of information and concepts |
| generalization | 3rd step developed out of conclusions |
| principle | 4th step statement of action based on findings |
| contamination | investigator knows relationship of variables/has control |
| reconstruction through retrospection | memory is selective not valid technique |
| faulty logic | attribute effect to wrong stimulus |
| poor definition of concepts | not defined concepts clearly/consisely |
| direct influence of investigator | investigator unwittingly influences outcome |
| sampling errors | subjects not randomly choses |
| unsound generalizations | interpretation errors |
