PSYCH 7A Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Central Tendency
19
PSYCH 7A Full Course Notes
Verified Note
19 documents
Document Summary
The scientific method: an orderly, systematic process for investigating phenomena and getting new knowledge: observe , form theory , testable hypothesis , research , refine theory . Hypothesis: a specific, testable prediction based on a theory (cid:1543) prediction (cid:1543) leads to more research. Lit review: a review of the existing research on your topic. Once we done with our study (cid:1543) report results by writing a journal or giving a talk. Peer reviewing: before article is published other scientists look at it basically make sure some stupid teenagers didn"t write it. Study replication: other scientists can copy it and get similar results. Operational definitions: precise descriptions of research variables and procedures used to measure them. Studies case individual history and behavior in. Pro: a lot of info, suggest more experiments. Con: might not relate to general population, time consuming, no useful info. Go into their natural environment to observe.
