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Scientific method

A

Theory, hypothesis, observations, data.

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Observations

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Unbiased
Repeatable
Controlled
Quantitative

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3
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Theories should be…

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Testable
General
Parsimonious - the simplest explanation is preferred

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4
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Top-down processing

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Use of long term memory
Quickly organise perceptual experience
From General to specific
Top = mental set

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