M1L4.1: Study Behavior and Mental Processes

Question 1

is an organized way of using experience and testing ideas to expand and refine knowledge.

Answer 1

Scientific Method

Question 2

Scientific method starts with?

Answer 2

Formulating a Research Question

Question 3

is a statement
about behavior or mental processes that is testable through research

Answer 3

Hypothesis

Question 4

Psychologists next examine the research question or test the hypothesis through controlled methods such as the?

Answer 4

Experiment

Question 5

Psychologists do this about their research questions or the accuracy of
their hypothesis on the basis of their observations or findings

Answer 5

Draw Conclusions

Question 6

As psychologists draw conclusions from research evidence, they are guided by?

Answer 6

Principles of Critical thinking

Question 7

Steps in Scientific Method?

Answer 7

1.) Formulating a Research Question
2.) Hypothesis
3.) Experiment
4.) Draw Conclusions

Question 8

is a part of a population that must be drawn so that it accurately represents that population

Answer 8

Sample

Question 9

is a complete group of interest to researchers, from which a sample is drawn.

Answer 9

Population

Question 10

One way to achieve a representative sample is by means of?

Answer 10

Random sampling

Question 11

Sampling method wherein each member of a population has an equal chance of being selected to participate

Answer 11

Random sampling

Question 12

Sampling method wherein members are selected so that the identified subgroups in the population are represented proportionately in the sample.

Answer 12

Stratified sampling

Question 13

Many factors must be considered when interpreting the accuracy of the results
of scientific research. This include:

Answer 13

Nature of the research sample