What are the Goals of Scientific Research?

To Describe, To Explain, To Predict, To Control

Why are psychologists interested in identifying third variables?

To enhance the validity of the study

What is Scientific Research?

The systemic investigation of scientific theories and hypotheses

After making observations, what is the next step a researcher should take?

Ask a question and make predictions

What is manipulation in psychological research?

Intentionally altering one or more variables to examine effects

BONUS: Which of the following is NOT a basic assumption of Science?

Scientific findings are always absolute and unchangeable

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PSYC 1003 Presentation Interactive Quiz

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Our Interactive segment consists of an interactive game of Quiz, it has 10 questions and 1 bonus question. The three winners would get a prize.

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1
Observer Bias can lead to more reliable conclusions in Psychological Studies
False
True
2
Which technique help to avoid observer bias in research?
Allowing participants to choose their own groups
Conducting Research without a hypothesis
Ignoring participant feedback
Using standardized procedures
3
Correlational Research involves manipulating independent variables to study their effects
True
False
4
Psychology is considered a science because it uses systematic methods to study behavior and mental processes.
False
True
5
What are the Goals of Scientific Research?
To Describe, To Explain, To Predict, To Control
To Collect, To Create, To Prove, To Evaluate
To Test, To Explain, To Evaluate, To Control
To Confirm, To Entertain, To Promote, To Generate
6
They are 8 steps in conducting Scientific Research
False
True
7
Why are psychologists interested in identifying third variables?
To enhance the validity of the study
To simplify their research
To add complexity to their studies
To draw incorrect conclusions
8
What is Scientific Research?
A method of written fiction
The systemic investigation of scientific theories and hypotheses
A casual investigation of personal opinions
The study of Historical Events
9
Which method is commonly used in scientific research?
Guessing
Intuition
The Scientific Method
Trial and error
10
After making observations, what is the next step a researcher should take?
Ask a question and make predictions
Formulate a hypothesis
Analyze test results
Report findings
11
What is manipulation in psychological research?
Randomly selecting participants
Analyzing existing data
Collecting data without a hypothesis
Intentionally altering one or more variables to examine effects
12
BONUS: Which of the following is NOT a basic assumption of Science?
There are natural causes for events in the world
Scientific findings are always absolute and unchangeable
There is consistency in the causes that operate in the natural world
Evidence from the natural world can be used to understand these causes

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