PSYCH 1X03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Confounding, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Frequency Distribution
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The scientific method: construct a theory, generate hypothesis, choose research method, collect data, analyze data, report the findings, revise existing theories. They begin by studying the existing collection of information about the world, such as previous work published by other scientists. Helps to construct a theory- general set of ideas about the way that the world works. Hypothesis- makes a specific prediction about the relationship b/w variables involved in a theory. Paradigm shift- a dramatic change in our way of thinking. eg. when it was discovered earth was not center of the universe. Anecdotal evidence- evidence gathered from others or self experience. Experiment- scientific tool used to measure the effect of one variable on another. Dependent variable- variable being observed by the scientist. An experiment can have 2 groups of participants: an experimental and control group: experimental group will receive manipulation of the independent variable, control group will no receive manipulation of the variable.
