Video Module 3

Question 1

The first of the processes is addressing a question in a scientific manner

Answer 1

All of these are parts of the first process:

1) requires clarity of the question, which then
2) requires reasonable clarity of terms
3) a BIG question needs to be made manageable – made small aka answerable

Question 2

Making Big question small

Answer 2

most of our interesting questions are far too broad to answer. Example: how does anxiety affect behavior? This is far too broad to lead a practical and meaningful studies

Question 3

answerable questions

Answer 3

are those that can be addressed given our CURRENT methods.

Question 4

Theoretical models and past research are the most productive because

Answer 4

they rest upon the fundamental progress of science

Question 5

terms

Answer 5

is another way to say variables

Question 6

Standard Form of a question

Answer 6

what is the effect of A on B?
A = Independent variable (IV)
B = Dependent variable (DV)
What is the effect of IV on DV?

Question 7

discrete variable

Answer 7

is one with specific categories that are not order. For example, gender and day of the week

Question 8

continuous variable

Answer 8

is one that has order in multiple levels. For example, level of anxiety, test scores, and temperature

Question 9

Paradox of research methods

Answer 9

To answer a big question, we must make it small. Clarify independent variable and dependent variable. But making it small does not necessarily answer the big question. Therefore, one study is not enough. The solution to this paradox is what is called programmatic scientific research.

Question 10

Programmatic scientific research

Answer 10

is essentially a number of studies built upon each other and that this is the foundation of most science today