PSYC 2000 Chapter : PSYCH Ch 1 Notes
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Conducting psychological research outline: what is the scientific method, what are the steps, and why do we use it, develop a question, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, come to a conclusion, share the results. Hypothesis- testable prediction of what happens under certain conditions. A few assumptions (not many) and as many predictions as possible. Falsifiable- makes sufficiently precise predictions that evidence could be found to contradict it. Extent to which a concept, conclusion or measurement is well founded and corresponds accurately to the real world. Population- the entire group of individuals to be considered. What are their strengths and weaknesses: naturalistic observation. A careful examination of what many people or nonhuman animals do under more or less natural conditions. Advantages: realistic picture of what is occurring in the natural setting. Disadvantages: observer bias (should have blind observers), each naturalistic setting is unique: laboratory observation. Advantages: great level of control over situation, use of equipment.
