PSYC 2520 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Regulative Principle Of Worship, Empiricism, A Priori And A Posteriori
1 Feb 2013
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1 - behavioral research and the scientific method. Beginning behavioral research: a conceptual primer (7th ed. Chapter 1: behavioral research and the scientific method. Universal laws are based partly on a leap of faith because we simply cannot observe everything (e. g. , objects in motion will stay in motion forever) Pierce"s four methods for the formation of beliefs: method of tenacity. Stubbornly and mindlessly clinging to myth, folklore, and superstition: method of authority. Complying with the word of authority: a priori method. Use of reason and logic to make sense of things: scientific method. Empirical reasoning-- a combination of careful logic, organized observation, and measurement that is open to scrutiny by others. Methodological pluralism-- using different methods because each is limited in some way. The careful mapping-out of a situation or set of events. E. g. , longitudinal & transversal studies, ex-post facto studies. Two or more variables are measured and their degree of relationship is assessed.
