PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Energy Drink, Dependent And Independent Variables, Paradigm Shift
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Collect a general set of ideas about the way the world works. E. g test performance can be affected by external factors that occur while studying for the test. Form a testable statement guided by theory that make specific prediction about the relationship between variables. Determine the way in which the hypothesis will be tested. Take measurements of the outcomes of the test. Understand the data and discover trends or relationship between the variables. Publish articles in scholarly journals ( rigorous process, very hard to do) Incorporate new information into our understanding of the world. Paradigm shift- dramatic change in the way of your thinking. Used in other fields in chemistry biology and physics (same principles) Theory: test performances can be affected by external factors. Hypothesis: students taking energy drinks should show improved test performance when compared with students not taking energy drinks. Look for anecdotal evidence, evidence gathered from other or self- experience.
