• Ch. 1 The Science of Psychology: Research Methodology (partial chapter – Modules 1 & 2)
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Hindsight Bias
The tendency to believe, after an outcome occurs, that we "knew it all along."
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Scientific Method
A systematic approach to gathering and analyzing evidence.
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Theory
An explanation that organizes observations and predicts behaviors.
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Hypothesis
A testable prediction derived from a theory.
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Random Sampling
Ensuring each member of a population has an equal chance of inclusion.
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Independent Variable
The factor that is manipulated in an experiment.
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Dependent Variable
The outcome that is measured in response to changes.
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