PSY 2174 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Variance, Digital Video, Psychology

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2174
• Professor: Heather Poole

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Be aware of own biases and what you are bringing to the data. But be cautious about accepting findings based on your expectations. The scientific method promotes objective, critical reasoning. Characteristics of any science: using systematic empiricism to seek evidence, posing empirical questions, publicizing knowledge. Will write a manuscript about the topic. Plan project implement project analyze results write report. If the aims of the research project were not met: Figure out what you did wrong, then go back to planning modified project. If the aims of the research projects were met: Assess whether the findings add to our current knowledge. If not think about how to make the findings more relevant then go back to planning new project. Would i read an article or book about this topic on my own time. Phenomenon are effects that have been repeated. When you look for a why, you move from a phenomenon to a theory.