Chapter 2: Research Methodology

Question 1

3 goals of science

Answer 1

description, prediction, explanation

Question 2

3 steps for a good theory

Answer 2

supported, falsifiable, and simple

Question 3

7 steps of scientific method

Answer 3

question
review literature
hypothesis
make study
do study
analyze data
results

Question 4

what are 3 questionable research practices

Answer 4

small sample size
HARKing (hypothesizing after results are known)
p-hacking (selecting only optimal data)

Question 5

2 types of studies

Answer 5

descriptive- observing behaviors
correlational- describe and predict

Question 6

3 types of descriptive studies

Answer 6

case study (rarity)
observational study
self report/ interview

Question 7

0.0, +1.0, and -1.0 on correlational scale

Answer 7

0.0- no correlation
+1= perfect positive correlation (variables move together)
-1= perfect negative correlation (variables oppose eachother)

Question 8

3 ethical study issues

Answer 8

RESPECT
BENEFICENCE
JUSTICE