Understanding human behaviour

Question 1

Steps in the social scientific process of inquiry

Answer 1

1. identify the problem or question.
2. Develop the hypothesis.
3. Gather the data.
4. Interpret and analyze the data.
5. Draw the conclusions.

Question 2

Identify the problem or question

Answer 2

– Provides a reason for the research
– Suggests a way to do the research

Question 3

Develop the hypothesis

Answer 3

– Provides a possible answer to the question in the form of a statement
– Forms the basis of the research

Question 4

Gather the data

Answer 4

– Collect information needed to test the hypothesis
– Uses a research method to collect information needed to test the hypothesis

Question 5

Interpret and analyze the data

Answer 5

– Organizes the information so that it means something

Question 6

Draw conclusions

Answer 6

• determines whether or not the hypothesis…
– Has been confirmed (if the evidence supports the hypothesis)
– Must be rejected (if the evidence does not support the hypothesis)
– Must be changed (if the evidence supports an alternate hypothesis)
• summarizes the observations and analysis of the results and relate these to the question being examined