Week 1 Psychology as a science

Question 1

What are the 4 parts of the psychological scientific method

Answer 1

1-System - for organising and explaining observations
2-Testing - Standardised for all participants
3- Generalisability - applicable results to general public
4 - Measurement - Objective reliable results that can be replicated.

Question 2

Outline the 5 parts to a psychology research design

Answer 2

1-Hypothesis
2- Operationalise variables (makes testable)
3- Selection and random assignment of sample
4- Apply statistical techniques to data (Analyse and describe data)
5- Draw conclusions

Question 3

Descriptive statistics . . .

Answer 3

describe the data

Question 4

Inferential statistics . . .

Answer 4

Mathematical procedures to help make inferences about data

Question 5

Measures of central tendency (list 3)

Answer 5

Mode, median and mean

Question 6

Measures of variability (List 2)

Answer 6

Range and standard deviation (spread of data)

Question 7

Correlational coefficients . . .

Answer 7

show the relationship between two variables (higher the number the stronger the correlation)

Question 8

Explain qualitative methodology

Answer 8

in depth methods to understand individual situations (not generalisable)

• conversations
• interviews
• case studies

Question 9

The Australian Psychological Society’s code of ethics includes (7)
ACCHWAV

Answer 9

• Approval (ethics)
• Consent
• Confidentiality
• Humane treatment (of animals)
• Welfare (of Participant)
• Avoid deception
• Voluntary participation