Features of Science

Question 1

What is Science?

Answer 1

• Concerned with what we know to be true not what we believe to be true

Question 2

What are the 3 parts of the scientific method

Answer 2

1. Observation and description of a phenomenon
2. formulation of hypothesis to explain observation
3. Performance of experimental tests of predictions

Question 3

What are the characteristics of a Science?

Answer 3

PORFECT!
- PARADIGM = school of thought or assumptions as to what type of paradigm (behavioural, cognitive, biological, psychodynamic)

• OBJECTIVITY = observations must be based on scientific methopds and not influenced by bias
• Standardisation of inscructions, operationalisation
• REPLICABILITY = Investivation can be replicated under same conditions, EV will effect results
• FALSIFIABILITY = Must have ability to be tested and proved wrong
• EMPIRICISM = Based on sensory expriences through dirrect observation
• Making predictinos tested by scientific methods
• CONTROL = Observe IV effect on the DV controlling any EV
• THEORY = Consrtuct any theories that come of the experiment and note all factors that may have had an effect