PSYC 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Abusive Power And Control, Research, Dependent And Independent Variables
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Chapter 2: qualitative researchers instead of working with variables they define in advance, they let the meaning emerge from the data collected. If findings don"t support theory, theory may be revised or discarded: theory construction is gradual and always subject to revision, steps in scientific investigation (systematic, 1) formulate a testable hypothesis normally expressed as predictions. Must be formulated precisely and variables under study clearly defined. Operational definition describes the actions or operations that will be used to measure or control a variable. Establish precisely what is meant by each variable: 2) select the research method and design the study. Decide how to put hypothesis to an empirical test. Method depends on nature of question case study, survey, etc. Once pros and cons weighed and method chosen, make detailed plans. Decide where to get participants/subjects person or animal whose behavior is systematically observed in a study: 3) collect data.
