PSYC 2013 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Differential Susceptibility Hypothesis, Factor Analysis, Language Acquisition
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The science of human development aims to understand how and why people of all age groups and circumstances change or remain the same over time. A methodology to answer questions with the use of empirical research and conclusions based upon data: start with a foundation of prior: theories , research, or observation, and then pose a question. Theory : a comprehensive set of ideas: form the question into a hypothesis. Hypothesis : a specific prediction that can be tested: gather empirical data by designing and conducting research to test the hypothesis. Empirical : observation, experience, or experiment; not theoretical: analyze the data and determine whether or not it supports the hypothesis, and draw conclusions, report the results by sharing data, procedures, conclusions, and alternative explanations. Replication , repeating the procedures and study methods on new subjects, is critical to validate the conclusions.
