Chapter 1 - Psychology is a way of thinking Flashcards
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What is empiricism?
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Uses senses or evidence form instruments as the basis for conclusions
2
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What is empirical method?
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Means that research is conducted by making systematic observations of human behaviour through observation
3
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What is a theory?
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An explanation that connects separate parts of information. A theory by itself is not proof of anything
4
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What is a good theory?
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Supported by data
Is falsifiable
Is parsimonious
5
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What is parsimonious?
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Simple and comprehensive
If there are two theories, the shorter, simpler, parsimonious theory is preferred
6
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Research questions contain operationalised variables. What is it?
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Variables that have been made measurable
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