REPLICABILITY, OBJECTIVITY AND EMPIRICAL METHOD

Question 1

define replicability

Answer 1

scientific theory repeated across different circumstances and contexts

Question 2

what evaluation points does replicability lead to?

Answer 2

+ reliable

+ valid as Popper said findings can be generalised across contexts/circumstances

Question 3

psychologists need to what for their study to be replicable?

Answer 3

report w/ as much precision and rigour, so other psych can verify findings when replicated

Question 4

define objectivity

Answer 4

maintaining critical distance to study

not allowing personal opinions/biases to discolour data or inf behaviour of ppts

Question 5

what type of exp is most objective?

Answer 5

lab studies as has highest level of control

Question 6

what is objectivity based on?

Answer 6

empirical method

Question 7

empirical methods emphasises…

Answer 7

importance of data collection based on direct, sensory experience

Question 8

what are the 2 types of data collection?

Answer 8

experimental method

observational method

Question 9

who is one of the og empiricists?

Answer 9

Locke who states a theory cannot claim to be scientific unless empirically tested and verified