PSYCH 1X03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Deductive Reasoning, Scientific Method, Scatter Plot
17 Sep 2013
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The field of psychology is firmly based on the use of the scientific method and empirical accuracy in the. Operational definition set of rules that are designed to minimize the chances of being misled by stories that sound good but are unsupported by facts. Construct: a theoretical idea that is useful for describing a concept in a general way, but difficult to measure in practice. Empiricism - empirical adequacy: proper scientific research also requires that claims and theories are based on observable, testable phenomena, not merely reasonable claims, opinions or assumptions. Section 2: the scientific approach to psychology ii. A good theory must be able to encompass all known facts, not just some of them. Idea; theory must be able to generate testable predictions. Stereotype threat when others expect you to perform poorly, the apprehension in response to the negative. Psych 1x03 expectations may cause you to perform poorly and confirm their beliefs.
