PSY 1101 Study Guide - Visual Cortex, Cerebellum, Cornea
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Topic i : as a science: define - Wait 2 weeks before contacting the researcher about missing credits. Anonymous id - take note because researchers don"t have names : in my credits. Topic ii: research methods is empirical = evidence. Then able to formulate theories: methods (tools, descriptive - does not manipulate the variables. Describing the experiment - can not conclude (pot of water on heat boils but can not conclude that the heat causes boiling) Grade 3 class aggressive - in to observe the class to determine the level of aggressiveness. Define ist comes ist would have to be in there all day everyday to get a good aggression, physical, verbal Etc. (typically would have a chart and check off) knowledge. Downside : people act differently when knowing they are being watched: surveys : assessing values, behaviours / self reporting - design a questionnaire (clear and unbiased) - sample a diverse sample that represents the general population.
