PSY100H1 Chapter 2: PSY100 Chapter 2 Research Methodology.docx
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The scientific method depends on theories, hypothesis, and research: theory: explanation of how something works, interconnected/ concepts that explains what observed, makes predictions about future events. Theory only good if backed up by proofs/ experiments: hypotheses: prediction of what should be observed if theory correct, research: data. Unexpected findings can be valuable serendipity: when researchers discover something important out of blue. More than one theory can explain human behaviour, therefore, no definite answer. Replication: more confident in theory if research repeated and results same. All research involves variables: anything that can be measured and varied. We measure types of studies in psychological research. 3 main types of studies: descriptive, co relational, and experimental variables by quantifying them. Descriptive studies involving observing and classifying behaviour. Adv: valuable in early stages of research, when trying to determine whether a phenomenon exists, takes place in real world setting. Disadv: errors can occur b/c observer bias.
