1.3 - Methods of Studying Psychology
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do before you form an idea.
What method collects data through interviews?
💡 Hint: Consider how researchers might gather public opinion.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
💡 Hint: Think about what researchers do to identify what they want to investigate.
True or False: The experimental method can determine cause-and-effect relationships.
💡 Hint: Consider how controlling variables helps in identifying outcomes.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with studying the effects of sleep on student performance. Design a research plan detailing which methods you'd use and why.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can manipulate one variable while observing another.
Critique a correlate study that claims 'longer screen time leads to lower academic performance.' What additional research methods could better clarify this claim?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations of correlational claims and how you might gather more data.
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