Psychological Research Terms

noun the expression of approval or agreement

verb to express approval or agreement

• The board members gave their assent to the proposed changes.
• I asked my friends if they were okay with the plan, and they all assented.
• I didn't really want to go, but I assented to avoid any drama.
• Her silence was taken as assent to the terms of the agreement.

noun the degree to which one variable changes with respect to another variable

• The data analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between income level and education level.
• I noticed a correlation between how much sleep I get and how productive I am during the day.
• There's a correlation between how much you study and how well you do on the test.
• The artist believes there is a correlation between her emotions and the colors she uses in her paintings.

noun reliance on observation and experiment

noun a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact

verb to perform a scientific procedure to test a hypothesis or demonstrate a known fact

• The scientist conducted a controlled experiment to test the hypothesis.
• We decided to do a little experiment to see if it would work.
• I'm gonna try out this new recipe as an experiment.
• Life is like a grand experiment, with each decision leading to unknown outcomes.

noun a scientific test or procedure carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or validate a hypothesis

adjective relating to or based on experience or observation rather than theory or pure logic

• The researchers conducted an experimental study to test their hypothesis.
• We tried out an experimental recipe for dinner last night.
• I'm always down to try some experimental music.
• His decision to quit his job and travel the world was quite experimental.

verb to make a general statement or form a general opinion based on limited information

• It is important not to generalize based on limited data in scientific research.
• Don't just assume things about people, you can't generalize like that.
• You can't just lump everyone together, that's not fair to generalize.
• She tends to generalize a lot, seeing patterns where there are none.

• The conclusion can be inferred from the data provided in the report.
• I inferred from his tone that he was not happy with the situation.
• I totally inferred that she was into him based on how she was looking at him.
• The artist's message can be inferred through the use of symbolism in the painting.

noun the difference in pitch between two tones

• The doctor recommended taking the medication at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Make sure to take breaks at intervals during your study sessions.
• I like to switch up my workout routine with high-intensity intervals.
• There was a long interval of silence before anyone spoke again.

noun an average calculated by adding together all the values in a set and dividing by the number of values

verb to intend to convey or refer to; signify

adjective unkind, spiteful, or unfair

adverb in a poor or inferior manner

• The average is calculated by finding the mean of a set of numbers.
• I'm not sure what you mean by that.
• Don't be so mean, lighten up a bit.
• His words may sound harsh, but his mean intentions are not always clear.

noun the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance

• The preponderance of evidence points to the defendant's guilt.
• There's a preponderance of chocolate desserts at the buffet.
• I can't believe the preponderance of drama in this group chat.
• Her preponderance of kindness towards others is truly admirable.

noun the process of determining or expressing the quantity, amount, or extent of something

• The quantification of the data allowed for a more accurate analysis.
• We need to figure out the quantification of this problem before we can solve it.
• I'm not sure about the quantification of that, it's all a bit fuzzy.
• The quantification of her love for him was immeasurable.

noun a statistical technique used to determine the relationship between two or more variables

• The researchers conducted a regression analysis to determine the relationship between variables.
• I heard that the boss is expecting a regression report by the end of the week.
• I'm not looking forward to the regression meeting tomorrow, it's always so boring.
• As we progress in our project, we must be careful not to let regression set in and hinder our success.

noun a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

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• The experiment's result confirmed the hypothesis.
• The test result showed that I aced the exam!
• The outcome of the game was a total win for our team.
• The result of her hard work was a promotion at work.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsuppressed' describes something that is not held back or restrained

• The unsuppressed inflation rate is causing concern among economic analysts.
• Her unsuppressed laughter filled the room with joy.
• I couldn't help but notice his unsuppressed excitement when he saw the new video game.
• The artist's unsuppressed creativity flowed effortlessly onto the canvas.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'untested' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that has not been tested.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'untested' describes something that has not been tried or proven.

• The new medication is untested and requires further clinical trials.
• I wouldn't trust that untested product without more information.
• I'm not trying that untested stuff, who knows what it could do.
• His untested theory fell apart under closer scrutiny.

noun a small enclosed space or room designed to isolate a person or object from external distractions or influences

• The witness was placed in an isolation booth during the interrogation.
• They stuck me in the isolation booth for the whole day.
• I can't believe they threw him in the isolation booth like that.
• Being in quarantine felt like being in an isolation booth away from the world.