Science Flashcards
What is the study of cause and effect and what research method uses this feature
-manipulating one variable in order to see its effect on another variable
- experiments
What is control and standardisation and what research method uses this
-make sure that all extraneous variables are controlled and that you always use the same procedure
- all of them
What is quantifiable measurements and what researcher methods use this
Ways or measuring info in numerical form
All of them
What is hypothesis testing and what research method uses this
You develop an hypothesis from theories and then you test the hypothesis
Correlation and experiments
What is manipulation of variables and what research method uses this
The uses of independent variables
Experiments
What is falsification and what research methods uses this
Using evidence to test if a hypothesis is true or false
Experiment and correlations
What is replicability and what research methods use this
The extent to which the study can be repeated to test the reliability of results
All of them ( observations only uses it sometimes )
What is objectivity and what research methods use this
Taking an unbiased external perspective
All use this apart from participant observations
What is science
A system of obtaining knowledge, general truths, principles and laws which are then tested using the scientific method.
What is INDUCTION and what research methods use this
It’s a scientific method that uses observations first to generate testable hypothesis which are then developed into theories
Observations and experiments
What is DEDUCTION and what research methods uses this
It’s a scientific method that developed hypotheses from theories and then tests the hypotheses. It’s vital that all hypothesis are testable. This is known as falsification.
Experiments and correlations
What is popper’s theory of scentific progress
The current theory exists but over time flaws begin to occur ——> researcher wanting to test the theory developes a hypothesis that addresses the flaws in the current theory ——> researcher then devices a study to test the hypothesis ——> once research is conducted results are analysed and evaluated to determine whether they support the hypothesis ——>on the bias of this analysis and evaluation the theory is supported or refuted ——> once the current theory has been repeatedly refuted a new theory is developed and the process begins again
What is empirical evidence
This is when you collect primary data and try to be as objective as possible. Also being systematic and having a controlled manner
By adopting an empirical approach reduces the opportunity for research’s to make false claims
What are the advantages of being scentific
Adds credibility to psychology’s claim to be a scientific discipline. This may enhance the reputation of the subject and lead to more funding for psychological research.
What is a disadvantage of being scientific
Studying cause and effect requires controlled conditions so lack ecological validity. Any scientifically obtained results may not be generalisable to behaviour in natural settings