PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Psych, Tape Measure, Weight Loss
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Mozart effect listening to classical music apparently makes you smarter. Single most important aspect of scientific research: objectivity assumes that certain facts about the world can be observed and tested independently from the individual. Everyone, not just experts, should agree on these facts given the same tools, methods and contexts. Whenever people observe something, there interpretation of it becomes subjective, meaning that their knowledge of the event is shaped by prior beliefs, expectations, experiences and even their mood. Most see scientific approach as rigorous and demands proof, these aren"t inaccurate characterizations but there is more to explore. Five characteristics of quality scientific research: developed by scientists over the past few centuries to help us bring an objective understanding of the world. Drive for objectivity influences how scientific research i conducted. Quality scientific research"s meets the follow criteria (good for any research that you do): a. It"s moved on measurement hat are objective, valid and reliable. b.
