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What is the first step in the scientific method as it pertains to psychology?
What is the first step in the scientific method as it pertains to psychology?
- Drawing conclusions
- Testing through empirical research
- Formulating hypotheses and predictions
- Observing phenomena (correct)
What defines a scientific theory in psychology?
What defines a scientific theory in psychology?
- It cannot generate predictions.
- It must include only anecdotal evidence.
- It must be falsifiable. (correct)
- It must always be true regardless of evidence.
What is a hypothesis in the context of psychological research?
What is a hypothesis in the context of psychological research?
- An untestable statement about human behavior.
- A conclusion drawn from empirical research.
- A testable prediction derived from a theory. (correct)
- A broad idea that explains observations.
Why is an operational definition important in psychological research?
Why is an operational definition important in psychological research?
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What role does data analysis play in the scientific method?
What role does data analysis play in the scientific method?
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What must the scientific community ensure before accepting or revising a theory?
What must the scientific community ensure before accepting or revising a theory?
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What is a major disadvantage of the case study method?
What is a major disadvantage of the case study method?
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Which of the following describes naturalistic observation research?
Which of the following describes naturalistic observation research?
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What does a correlational study measure?
What does a correlational study measure?
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What is essential when constructing a survey?
What is essential when constructing a survey?
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