PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Miracle Drug, Frequency Distribution, Descriptive Statistics
12 Sep 2016
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The scientific method: we cannot use sources such as friends, media or personal. Experiences o biased information that may not be accurate. Scientists have a 7 step method with following goals: trying to minimize biases o making sure information is valid o avoiding conflicting information o. Avoid overseeing important data: avoid confounding variables. Variables other than independent variable which may have effect on results. The journals are also tested by the scientific committee for accuracy: revise theories: preexisting theories about the world may be modified to include new research. (fix what the reviewers tell you to do. Usually reviewers find flaws with findings and we must fix them) Experiment is a scientific tool used to measure the effect of one variable on another. Testing a hypothesis: anecdotal evidence: evidence gathered from others or self experience. Cannot be used to conduct scientific experiment. Your experiences may not be the same as what others in the larger population may have experienced.
