Theory, Hypothesis, Prediction Final

Question 1

evolutionary theory

Answer 1

that beings will adptat to their enviroments and the one who dont die out

Question 2

theory

Answer 2

broad framework for organizing and explaining collection data

spurs reserch that tests boundaries of atheory

has evidence

Question 3

hypothasis

Answer 3

tentative statment about something that might be true

it has to be tested

Question 4

prediction

Answer 4

specific statment about the expected outcome of an STUDY ,given your precise method

Question 5

diagram

Answer 5

hypothasis>prediction>reserch>observation>theory

Question 6

example

Answer 6

the happiness study

Question 7

caculate data, what now ?

Answer 7

-calculate avarage score on DV for ech condition#

Question 8

what languague is used ?

Answer 8

suport or fail the hypothais

not confirm or prove the hypothais

Question 9

strong hypothaisis

Answer 9

make predictions that exposes it self to falsification

make specific predictions =strong confirmation

Ex : working out for 5 min make u have a better mood

Question 10

week hypothasis

Answer 10

make very general predidction

make general prediction =weak cornfirmation

Question 11

something that is esily falsiable - is something very specific

Question 12

parsimony

Answer 12

simplier theories are better tnam more complex thories that can explain the same phenomenon

explaining as much as possible using as little as possible

more parsimonios theories are more fesiable than less persimonious theory

Question 13

where do reserch ideas come from?

Answer 13

• theories
• past reserch
• observation of the world around us
• questioning common assumptions