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Test Research as systematic inquiry
Agenda
1st QUESTION: What is the scientific method in the field of psychology?
A set of explanations based on intuition
The approach psychologists use to systematically acquire knowledge about behavior
Formulating questions of interest without the need for research
A process that does not require objectivity or verification
2nd QUESTION: What is the first step of the scientific method?
Identifying questions of interest about some aspect of human behavior
Formulating a hypothesis
Data collection and analysis
Conducting the research
QUESTION 3: What is a hypothesis?
Observing events in our environment
A general explanation and prediction about a phenomenon of interest
Prediction that has been established in a way that allows it to be tested empirically
The final result of an investigation
QUESTION 4: What is a theory in the context of the scientific method?
A step that is not necessary in psychology
A specific prediction that can be tested
A synonym for research
A general explanation and prediction about phenomena of interest, formulated after observing a phenomenon repeatedly
QUESTION 5: What is the second step of the scientific method, following the formulation of a theory?
Identifying questions of interest
Design a hypothesis that can be tested
Conduct the research
Observe a phenomenon repeatedly
6th QUESTION: What does the third and final step of the scientific method described consist of?
In the formulation of a theory
In the observation of events in our environment
In carrying out research to collect and analyze data
In the design of a hypothesis
QUESTION 7: What is the purpose of a hypothesis in the research process?
It is used to generate initial questions of interest
It serves as the final explanation of behavior
It serves to confirm or refute the validity of the broader theory from which it is derived
It has no use in the scientific method
QUESTION 8: What is research according to the definition in the text?
A systematic inquiry aimed at the discovery of new knowledge
The formulation of unanswered questions
An approach based on intuition
Using a single method to answer all questions
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