science of psych - 09/04/2024

Question 1

scientific method

Answer 1

observe - observations

question ? - identify a prob.

form hypothesis - formulate a testable prediction

test hypothesis - method, conduct research

analyze results - accept/reject hypothesis

draw conclusions - based on hypothesis

report - share results

Question 2

variable

Answer 2

characteristic of a person/thing that can have DIFF. possible states (either between ppl or within persons over time)

Question 3

clinical

Answer 3

testing out a medication
- ppl who actually received a dose of the medication

Question 4

placebo

Answer 4

a person’s health improves after taking an inactive substance

ex. a pill that just had sugar and didn’t do anything