PSYC 2017 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Scientific Method, Operational Definition, Determinism
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I just know that if i don"t recopy my notes three times i wont do well on my test: authority represents an acceptance of info or facts stated by another because that person is a highly respected source, the problem with authority: authority can provide inaccurate facts or have different priorities, in science, authority can be used in the design stage of study, e. g. if you"re unsure of how to design a study to test a specific variable, you might call someone who is an authority on the topic, example of authoritative statement: The person is accounting for (countering) the social loafing effect, a general theory, and he himself is working harder = general to specific: hypothesis testing, testing a predicted relationship from theory or experience, what is most commonly referred to as the scientific method, employs both induction and deduction.
