Class 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Scientific theory
A
- testable
- replicable
- valid
2
Q
Beliefs
A
- not based on the scientific methodology
- “gut beliefs”
- can still be important
provide guidance in life
connect with other individuals
provide a faith system
3
Q
What makes a good theory?
A
- push field forward (not repeating old information)
- provides sense to the world (organizing known effects)
- allows to predict behaviour in the real world
4
Q
Scientific theory
A
- explanation of something that occurs in the world (past research and hypothesis)
5
Q
What is the scientific method?
A
- question
- hypothesis
- test the hypothesis
- draw a conclusion
- report the results
6
Q
Quantative
A
- numerical data = numbers
- variables that can be quantified (questionnaires, reaction times, etc.)
7
Q
Qualitative
A
- textual data = words
- thoughts, opinions, individual histories
(interviews, focus groups, etc.)