How do we know anything in psychology?

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scientific method

5-step method that allows systematic observation and measurement of phenomena

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scientific method

  1. formulate theory

  2. develop testable hypothesis

  3. test with research method

  4. analyze data

  5. share results


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theory

interconnected ideas or concepts that explain what is observed in prior research and that make predictions about future events

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hypothesis

specific, testable prediction of what should be observed if a theory is correct

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variability

reveals “spread” of numerical responses in data set

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statistical significant

research results are not likely to have been produced by chance and are “real” finding

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replication

repetition of research study to confirm/contradict results

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generalization

conducting the same study with different people and situation to extend findings to all