Lesson 6: +Lesson 6: Features of science – Replicability and falsifiability: Theory construction and hypothesis testing Flashcards
What is meant by replicability?
The extent to which the findings of research can be repeated in different contexts and circumstances, all whilst providing similar findings.
Why is replicability important in psychology?
It is important as it can help VALIDATE research findings.
If we CANNOT repeat the findings gained from research then this indicates that we SHOULD NOT be using these results to inform policy or theories in Psychology
What are the FOUR factors that replicability serves the purpose of?
1) Guarding against scientific fraud
2) Researchers can check to see if results gained were “a one off fluke” possibly caused by extraneous/confounding variables
3) If research findings can be repeated, we would say that the findings are reliable
4) Replicability can also indicate that research findings are valid (see lesson 4)
What is falsifiability?
