Quantitative psychology Flashcards
1
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Hypothetico dedectivism
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hypothesis that could be falsified using observational data
accepted if not proven false
2
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Heuristic value
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built on existing knowledge
3
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falsifability
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can be turned off
4
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parsimony
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broad scope of explanation
5
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positivism
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epistemological framework that has a direct correspondence between entities and how they are represented
6
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empiricism
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knowledge that is data driven of facts/ experience
7
Q
what 5 things are done through research
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observe question/ predict/ hypothesise gather evidence (data) explain theorise (experiment - accept or reject) replicate
8
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what are the criticisms of quantitative research?
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emotions can’t be separated as they say they are
