16 Questions
Why is psychology considered a science?
Because it deals with the empirical study of the mind and behavior
What is the primary purpose of methodology in psychological research?
To guide the process of conducting research
According to Hugh Coolican, what does science enable us to do?
Obtain rational explanations of how things work in the world
What distinguishes psychology as an empirical science?
It involves gathering and analyzing empirical data
Why is it important to read the syllabus for every class, according to the text?
It provides valuable information about the course content and expectations
What does science aim to achieve in terms of understanding reality?
Acquiring knowledge about the world through testable explanations
What is the precise statement of assumed relationship between variables in a research study?
Hypothesis
According to Popper (1959), what characteristic must theories possess?
Falsifiability
Which term refers to the phenomenon or construct assumed to exist and used to explain observed effects, but as yet unconfirmed?
Hypothetical construct
How is depression operationally defined in a clinical study?
By a score above a threshold on the BDI
What is the term for a precise statement about how variables should be related in the analysis of data if a hypothesis is to be supported?
Research prediction
In psychology, what term is used for an explanation of a concept solely in terms of the observable procedures used to produce and measure it?
Operational definition
What is the term for investigating phenomena without preconceptions, as described by Francis Bacon?
'Empirical observation'
'Non-directional' and 'directional' are types of what in research studies?
'Hypotheses'
'Findings' and 'Conclusions' are associated with which stage of the scientific method?
'Explanation'
What term refers to the language used by researchers to describe their beliefs about how the world works or why a particular phenomenon occurs?
'Theories'
Explore the reasons and methods behind testing psychological theories using empirical research in the context of advanced research methodology. Delve into the philosophy of teaching, studying, and the toolbox for master thesis, as well as understanding psychology as a science.
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