Practice Methods Of Psychology (2) - Methods of Psychology

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Question 1.
What is the scientific method?
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Think about the steps involved.
Question 2.
Name one type of psychological research method.
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List at least one from each type.
3Question 3.
What is the first step of the scientific method?
- Hypothesis
- Observation
- Analysis
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It's what we do when we notice something interesting.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reliability refers to how accurately the research measures its intended outcomes.
- True
- False
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Consider what reliability and validity focus on.
Question 5.
Discuss a research scenario where ethical considerations were challenged. How should the researcher balance scientific values while protecting participants?
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Think about previous studies that faced criticism for ethical practices.
Question 6.
Design a small study using a correlational method. Outline how you would collect data and what variables you would look at.
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Remember what correlational studies do and how they differ from experimental methods.

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