PSYC 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Operational Definition, Internal Validity, Naturalistic Observation
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Why do we study research and research design. We can all be fooled by research findings, particularly misleading research findings. Scientific thinking and well-planned research designs can help eliminate biases when examining phenomena. Confirmation bias (when we want it to be what we want it to be so we seek out specific evidence that supports our belief) Hindsight bias (this belief that we are more right then we usually are) Set of assumptions, rules, and procedures that scientists use when conducting research. To study the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of human beings and animals. Based on a systematic collection and analysis of data. Research designed to answer fundamental questions about behavior rather than to address a specific real-world problem. Example- how different types of practice influence memory for picture and words. Research designed to investigate issues that have implications for everyday life and to provide solutions for real-world problems.
