Practice Conclusion (2.7) - Methods of Psychology - ICSE 11 Psychology

Practice: Conclusion

Lesson 2.7Methods of Psychology

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
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Think about how psychologists gather and analyze information.
Question 2.
What does validity in research refer to?
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Consider whether the study measures what it intends to measure.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the scientific method in psychology?
- A process to gather data
- A method to increase bias
- A rigorous investigation tool
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Think about why psychologists need a method to conduct research.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reliability refers to the accuracy of your research findings.
- True
- False
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Consider what it means for results to be accurate versus consistent.
Question 5.
As a researcher, you are studying the effects of a new teaching method on student retention. You design a study but realize that informed consent may not be obtained appropriately under time constraints. Discuss the steps you would take to address the ethical implications of your study.
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Think about how important it is to safeguard participant rights in research.
Question 6.
You conducted a study that shows a correlation between social media usage and anxiety levels but you suspect there may be confounding variables affecting results. How would you address the validity of your findings?
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Consider how you can isolate the effect of social media to support your findings.

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