FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Kinsey Reports, Human Sexuality, Complete Group

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Cindy Clarke

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Empirical approach: knowledge based on research evidence rather than institution, faith or superstition. Scientists and others may use intuition and superstition to come up with topics to scientifically study though. Formulating a research question a scientists formulates a research question on the basis of observation and theory about an event or behaviour. Framing the research question in the form of a hypothesis experiments are usually undertaken with a hypothesis (a precise prediction about behaviour, often derived from theory) Hypothesized that an intervention can heighten sexual arousal while drinking alcohol. Testing the hypothesis through carefully controlled observation and experimentation. Hypothesis above might be tested by administering a certain amount of alcohol to people who are put in varying stimulation conditions. Drawing conclusions results are analyzed and conclusions or inferences are drawn about whether the hypothesis is correct; research findings often lead scientists to modify their theories and generate a new hypothesis to be tested further.