2 - Methods of Psychology
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Practice Questions
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What is the scientific method?
💡 Hint: Think about the steps involved.
Name one type of psychological research method.
💡 Hint: List at least one from each type.
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
💡 Hint: It's what we do when we notice something interesting.
True or False: Reliability refers to how accurately the research measures its intended outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider what reliability and validity focus on.
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Discuss a research scenario where ethical considerations were challenged. How should the researcher balance scientific values while protecting participants?
💡 Hint: Think about previous studies that faced criticism for ethical practices.
Design a small study using a correlational method. Outline how you would collect data and what variables you would look at.
💡 Hint: Remember what correlational studies do and how they differ from experimental methods.
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