Psychology as a science

Question 1

What does induction mean?

Answer 1

Data comes first and is often from observing behaviour. Look for patterns and then formulate hypotheses to develop conclusions

Question 2

What is deduction?

Answer 2

Idea comes first, then is tested. we may think of something we want to test then create a specific hypotheses to test it

Question 3

What is objectivity?

Answer 3

Sciences should not be bias. Ideas should not influence results

Question 4

What is replicability?

Answer 4

If a study’s findings are accurate then it should be possible to replicate the findings again

Question 5

What is falsification?

Answer 5

For something to be considered scientific it must be able to be proven false

Question 6

What is cause and effect?

Answer 6

The aim of the experimental research is to demonstrate a cause by manipulating an IV to observe the effect of the DV

Question 7

What is hypothesis testing?

Answer 7

Sciences should be able to predict behaviours so hypothesis are written

Question 8

What is the manipulation of variables?

Answer 8

Manipulating IV’s can increase the likelihood of establishing cause and effect

Question 9

What core studies are considered scientific?

Answer 9

Loftus and Palmer
Grant 
Bandura
Casey
Sperry

Question 10

What core studies are considered to not be scientific?

Answer 10

Chaney
Milgram
Bocchiaro