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The Scientific Method

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An overview of the scientific method, as part of the Introduction to Psychology Stage 1 SACE topic.

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1
An undesirable variable which affects the result of an experiment is called...
Dependent variable
Extraneous variable
Unwanted variable
Independent variable
2
The scientific method involves...
Collection of evidence
A systematic approach to planning and conducting research
Replication
All of the above are correct
3
Which of the following BEST describes a hypothesis?
A prediction which may or may not be able to be tested
A thoughtful prediction about the likely results of a study
A way of describing the results of a study
A way of collecting data about people
4
Which is NOT an observable way to measure emotions?
Facial expressions
A feeling
Heart rate
Pupil dilation
5
The term pseudoscience refers to...
Any science that relies on evidence
Any fake or false science
Psychology
Research which uses a scientific approach
6
Common sense can be used to determine whether or not something is true
False
True
7
Which group is changed/manipulated in an experiment?
Control group
Experimental group
Benchmark group