PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Descriptive Statistics, List Of Fables Characters, Confounding
Document Summary
The goal of any scientist is to discover new information about the way the world works. Psychologists collect data to test hypotheses that help us understand human thought and behaviour. The scientific method provides a seven-step recipe for how to collect and analyze information while trying to minimize biases, conflicts, or oversights. Scientists begin by studying the existing collection of information about the world, such as previous work published by other scientists. Theory general set of ideas about the way the world works. Hypothesis testable statement guided by theories that make specific predictions about he relationship between variables. Research method the way in which the hypothesis will be tested. Collect data taking measurements of the outcomes. Analyze data understand the data and discover trends or relationships between the variables. Report findings publish in scholarly journals. Revise theories to include new information into our understanding of the world.
