Lesson 5 - Features of science Flashcards
1
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key features of science
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- systematic and controlled approach to creating knowledge that we can rely on to predict and control the world with
2
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what are scientific methods used in psychology
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experiments, observation and case studies that are systematic, controlled and and produce valid reliable data
3
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when is psych a science
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- sample is large and representative
-pilot studies have been conducted - high levels of ctrl
4
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empirical methods defined
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a method of gaining knowledge that relies on direct observation/testing. This helps separate unfounded beliefs from real truth
5
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what can be directly tested using empirical methods
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- facts and scientific evidence
6
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what is a paradigm
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a shared set of assumptions and agreed methods that are found within scientific disciplines
7
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define ‘pre science’
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having internal disagreements and conflicting approaches to qualify as a science
8
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paradigm shift
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a significant change in underlying assumptions
