PSY309H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Falsifiability, Behavioral Neuroscience, Goal Setting
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Ways in which knowledge of research methods can be useful in understanding the world around us. A background in research methods can help you read reports critically , evaluate methods employed and decide whether the conclusions are reasonable. Edge in a variety of career paths professions require the use of methods apply methods to regular life mental health eg treatment. The generalizability of laboratory based research has yet to real-life eyewitness contexts continues to be debated. Scientists make systematic observations that are accurately reported to other scientists and the public methodology can be replicated. Enthusiastically searching for observations that will help make accurate discoveries about the world develop theories. 1- covariation of cause and effect when the cause is present the effect does not occur eg children who watch violent tv are aggressive , those who do not are not aggressive.
