PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Scientific Method, Negative Relationship, Social Desirability Bias
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Gather data to test predictions develop general theories. Scientific theories typically explain the relationship between two or more variables. Scientific theories (as well as the hypotheses) falsifiable that would show the proposition to be false, even if that. Must be possible in principle to make an observation observation has not been made. Under certain circumstances, positive intergroup contact can reduce prejudice toward the outgroup. When more objective measures are unavailable, people will evaluate their own abilities/qualities by comparing themselves to similar others. People can learn by observing others, in the absence of explicit behavioural reproduction or reinforcement. Independent variable manipulated, in order to see its impact on the dependent variable. A characteristic or condition that changes or has different values for different individuals. Dependent variable order to see how it is affected by. A variable that is measured, in the independent variable. Operational definitions constructs that are stated in term of concrete, observable procedures.
