Research in Psychology Flashcards
Midterms
a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data
research
7 M’s
manpower, money, machinery, materials, methods, moment, marketing
begins when intellectual curiosity ends
prudence
this means going deeper into the depth of the idea
analytical and critical
this means employing valid procedures and principles
systematic
this means keeping the variable constant
controlled
conducting careful investigation
accurate
starting with a problem and ending with a problem
cyclical
calling the researchers will to continue the work in spite of the problems
requires courage
anchoring in direct experiences or observations of the researchers
empirical
giving an intelligent guess before presenting the conclusion
hypothetical
exhibiting careful and precise judgment
critical
hinging on valid and legal procedures and principles and conducting in methodical manner without bias using systematic methods and procedures
logical
also called fundamental research or pure research that aims to discover basic truths or principles
basic research
seeking new application of scientific knowledge of developing a new system or procedure and a new method in order to solve a problem
applied research