Science and Research Methods Review

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the understanding of science, research methods, and statistics as outlined in the lecture notes.

What is the purpose of science?

To solve problems, particularly in the Egyptian and Chinese empires.

Who is known as the pioneer of organizing the steps of the scientific method?

Alhazen (965-1039 CE).

What are the steps in the scientific method?

Observation/question, research topic area, hypothesis, test with experiment, analyze data, report conclusions.

What does it mean that science is provisional and neutral?

Science is subject to change and does not take sides; it relies on evidence.

What are the three keys to becoming a successful psychologist?

Training, intelligence/knowledge/discernment, actively open-minded.

What are the four different views on the relationship between science and faith?

Atheism, Creationism, Intelligent Design, Biologos.

What is the difference between micro-research and macro-research?

Micro-research focuses on individual levels while macro-research looks at collective levels.

What are the types of data collection methods in research?

Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods.

What characterizes qualitative data collection?

Focus groups and interviews.

What is quantitative data collection typically based on?

Surveys, data sets, and existing data sets.

What is the significance of reliability in research?

It indicates that the scale used to measure a variable works and is accurate.

What does validity refer to in the context of research?

The relevance or appropriateness of the scale being used for a specific study.