Research in Psychology

Question 1

Why perform research?

Answer 1

To answer questions so we come up with conclusions &solutions

Question 2

What is the scientific method?

Answer 2

A general set of procedures for gathering & interpreting information that limits sources of error to get a dependable result

Question 3

What are the components/ steps to the Scientific method?

Answer 3

1. literature Review
2. Pose a Research question
3. Hypothesis
4. Methods/ Procedure
5. Results
6. Discussion (Validity, reliability)
7. Conclusions

Question 4

What is the difference between a Theory & an Hypothesis?

Answer 4

• A theory is a general set of principles explaining a phenomena
• A hypothesis is more specific than a theory (educational guess)

Question 5

What are 3 ways psychologist collect data. Give some examples

Answer 5

1. Observational methods
   - Direct observation (vision)(can intervene)
   - Naturalistic observation (vision)(can’t intervene)
   - Mediated observation (use of equipment to observe something that cant be viewed; ex EEG)
2. Verbal
   - Surveys
   - Interviews
3. Psychological test
   - Assess individuals standings on other behavioral characteristics; ex IQ test