ATHK1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Clinical Trial, Johann Gottfried Galle, Berlin Observatory
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Difference between confirmatory and experimental studies: study types: exploratory or confirmatory. Study which addresses a question but lacks clear predictions and solid hypotheses are difficult to form. In a study data are collected on behaviour, behavioural intentions, attitudes, beliefs, perceived opinions of others, and perceived behavioural control. These are used to build the best-fitting model possible to predict behaviour. May test a theory e. g. test a prediction. When johann galle of the berlin observatory confirmed le verrier"s prediction about. Accurate measures of deviations in mercury"s orbit supported the general theory of. Exploratory: can identify new areas for focused research, provides broad brush-strokes. Confirmatory: solidifies the details, catches possible errors from exploratory. Confirmatory / observational (e. g. looking for neptune) The type may not be clear-cut: when there are multiple elements to study, when predictions are fuzzy. Generate hypothesis: men are more confident than women, men and women do not differ in confidence.