Practice Methods Of Studying Psychology (1.3) - The Subject of Psychology

Practice: Methods of Studying Psychology

Lesson 1.3The Subject of Psychology

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Question 1.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
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Think about what you do before you form an idea.
Question 2.
What method collects data through interviews?
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Consider how researchers might gather public opinion.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
- Hypothesis Formation
- Observation
- Analysis
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Think about what researchers do to identify what they want to investigate.
4Question 4.
True or False: The experimental method can determine cause-and-effect relationships.
- True
- False
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Consider how controlling variables helps in identifying outcomes.
Question 5.
You are tasked with studying the effects of sleep on student performance. Design a research plan detailing which methods you'd use and why.
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Consider how you can manipulate one variable while observing another.
Question 6.
Critique a correlate study that claims 'longer screen time leads to lower academic performance.' What additional research methods could better clarify this claim?
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Reflect on the limitations of correlational claims and how you might gather more data.

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