Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781305104136
Author: Frederick J Gravetter, Lori-Ann B. Forzano
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Chapter 2, Problem 1E
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Define the following terms −

  • Literature search
  • Subject words
  • Database
  • Abstract
  • PsycINFO
  • PsycARTICLES
  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Method section
  • Results section
  • Discussion section
  • Reference section

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Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

These are the terms related to research planning and identification of research.

Explanation of Solution

The definitions are as under −

  • Literature search − Literature search means a methodical investigation of various sources which are published for information and knowledge gaining.
  • Subject Words − The words describing the branch of knowledge to be studied are termed as subject words.
  • Database - A collection of data that is usually stored in a computer and information can be added to that or can be used is called Database.
  • Abstract − A summary or a briefing of an article or a book is termed as an abstract.
  • PsycINFO − PsycINFO is a database of various abstracts of literature searches.
  • PsycARTICLES − The articles which are meant to describe the studies of psychology are termed as PsycARTICLES.
  • Title − The heading of any topic which describes the entire topic in phrase of words is termed as Title.
  • Introduction − The description of a subject or an article or a thing that gives a brief idea of that subject or an article or thing when it is brought in for the first time.
  • Method section − The section that describes the rationale and the objective of the application of specific techniques that are used to identify, process and analyze information is termed as Method section.
  • Results section − The section which provides with the ultimate outcome or a consequence is termed as results section.
  • Discussion section − The section where there is a discussion and exchange of ideas happening is termed as discussion section.
  • Reference section - The section which makes use of a source of information and the act of mentioning something is termed as reference section.

Conclusion:

The given terms are thus defined.

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