Psychology As A Science

Question 1

Define hypothesis testing

Answer 1

Prediction made about how participants are expected to behave (based on psychological theories)
Can be tested through research

Question 2

Define manipulation of variables

Answer 2

When the IV is manipulated (changed) to see what effect this has on the DV

Question 3

Describe quantifiable measurements

Answer 3

Use of numerical data. Can compare between conditions. Should be observable and objective

Question 4

Define the study of cause and effect

Answer 4

Researcher can show that one variable is causing a change in another variable (behaviour)

Question 5

Define falsifiability

Answer 5

The ability, in principle, to prove a claim wrong

Question 6

Define replicability

Answer 6

The ability to repeat a study and test to see if its findings are reliable

Question 7

Define objectivity

Answer 7

A claim is a matter of fact rather than an opinion

Question 8

Define induction

Answer 8

Empirical research carried out. Theory then developed to make sense of findings

Question 9

Define deduction

Answer 9

Theory is developed. Then empirical research carried out to see if theory is correct

Question 10

Define control

Answer 10

Imposed on experiments. Ensure results due to IV and not extraneous variables

Question 11

Define standardisation

Answer 11

Test conditions kept the same for all participants