2.2.1 - Steps in Conducting Scientific Research
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Define what it means to conceptualize a problem in research.
💡 Hint: Think about how a problem is chosen and focused upon.
List two methods of data collection used in psychological research.
💡 Hint: Consider where data can be collected from participants.
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What does the term 'hypothesis' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what researchers seek to test.
The first step in conducting scientific research is to:
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of research tasks.
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Propose a research study about smartphone addiction on teenagers, detailing each step of the scientific research process.
💡 Hint: Think about how the addiction could be measured and its effects evaluated.
Discuss the implications of refusing to revise conclusions based on new data in psychological research.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to stick to your hypotheses despite new findings.
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