Psychology as a Science

Question 1

cause and effect

Answer 1

aims to demonstrate a causal relationship by manipulating the IV so the effect on the DV can be measured

Question 1

falsification

Answer 1

ability to demonstrate a hypothesis can be proved false

Question 2

replicability

Answer 2

• ability to replicate a procedure in the exact same way
• if a result is valid, it should be able to be obtained if the study is repeated

Question 3

objectivity

Answer 3

taking an unbiased, external perspective and not be affected by a personal or individual viewpoint

Question 4

induction

Answer 4

using observation to generate a testable hypothesis which can then be developed into theories

Question 5

deduction

Answer 5

develops hypothesis from theories then tests the hypothesis to see if it is true

Question 6

hypothesis testing

Answer 6

testing a hypothesis through empirical research

Question 7

manipulation of variables

Answer 7

manipulation of the IV to see the variation in the results depending on whether it is present or not

Question 8

control of variables

Answer 8

extent that variables are held constant and regulated

Question 9

standardisation

Answer 9

all procedures are the same for each participant so results can be compared

Question 10

quantifiable measures

Answer 10

recording behaviours in numbers for analysis