Practice Steps In Conducting Scientific Research (2.2.1)

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Question 1.
Define what it means to conceptualize a problem in research.
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Think about how a problem is chosen and focused upon.
Question 2.
List two methods of data collection used in psychological research.
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Consider where data can be collected from participants.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'hypothesis' refer to?
- A confirmed truth
- A tentative statement to be tested
- A final conclusion
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Think about what researchers seek to test.
4Question 4.
The first step in conducting scientific research is to:
- True
- False
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Consider the flow of research tasks.
Question 5.
Propose a research study about smartphone addiction on teenagers, detailing each step of the scientific research process.
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Think about how the addiction could be measured and its effects evaluated.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of refusing to revise conclusions based on new data in psychological research.
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Consider what it means to stick to your hypotheses despite new findings.

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