Practice Revising Research Conclusions (2.2.1.4) - Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

Practice: Revising Research Conclusions

Lesson 2.2.1.4Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

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Question 1.
What happens if data supports your hypothesis?
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Think about the role of the data.
Question 2.
Define what a revision in research means.
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What do researchers do when their initial thoughts don't hold true?
3Question 3.
If the data does not support the hypothesis, what must the researcher do?
- Confirm the hypothesis
- Revise the hypothesis
- Ignore the data
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Think about what happens when evidence does not match expectations.
4Question 4.
True or False: All hypotheses remain unchanged after data collection.
- True
- False
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Consider the iterative nature of research.
Question 5.
You're conducting research on nutritional habits in teens. Initial findings suggest fast food correlates with academic failure. The new data shows that factors like study habits are more significant. How would you revise your hypothesis?
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Consider what new data indicates about the original premise.
Question 6.
Propose a new avenue of research based on the results of your hypothesis testing regarding media influence on aggression. Explain the rationale.
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Look for interpersonal factors associated with behavior.

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