Features of a science

Question 1

What is the scientific process?

Answer 1

A means of acquiring knowledge based on observable, measurable evidence

Question 2

What are the three parts to the scientific method?

Answer 2

1) Observation and description of a phenomenon

2) Formulation of a hypothesis to explain the phenomenon 3) Performance of experimental tests of the predictions

Question 3

What is a key feature of science?

Answer 3

The use of empirical methods of observation and investigations rather than the use of thoughts and beliefs

Question 4

What are the two types of phrases used to operate the scientific method?

Answer 4

Inductive

Deductive

Question 5

What is an inductive phrase?

Answer 5

Observations yield information that is used to formulate theories as explanations

Question 6

What is a deductive phrase?

Answer 6

Predictions made from theories, in the form of testable hypotheses are tested and yield data that is analysed leading to theory adjustment

Question 7

What does using the two phrases mean is possible?

Answer 7

Possible to generate laws and scientific processes

Question 8

What is the most empirically based research method?

Answer 8

Laboratory experiment which allows causality to be established

Question 9

Why is psychology often viewed as a “soft science”

Answer 9

Because it tries to use the deterministic and reductionist principles of science but due to the subjective subject matter, research cant be carried out with the same rigorous vigour