Psychology Unit 3 Holiday Homework
Why do psychologists make inferences? Because they assist in drawing conclusions in particular situations.
List and briefly outline the steps in psychological research.
Identification of the research topic: Finding a topic or problem to be researched.
Development of Hypothesis: Developing a testable prediction for what you think will happen.
Determining the Method: Determining how the research will be carried out
Data collection: Data is collected in a way that adheres to the area search Method and Data should be free of both Bias and prejudice.
Data Analysis: Data is Organised, Sorted and Represented in an understandable way.
Interpretation of Data: Data is to be interpreted and Conclusions must …show more content…
Indicate whether the following statement are true (T) or false (F)
There are six steps in the scientific method employed for psychological research False
In a formal written report of an experiment, the introduction comes before the abstract. False
The method section of a formal written report of an experiment identifies participants, materials and procedures. True
Raw data appears in the results section of a formal written report
True
17. Which of the following statements is true of a hypothesis?
a) A hypothesis is formulated after the research design method is chosen
b) A hypothesis is formulated after the research problem has been identified
c) A hypothesis is formulated after the conclusion(s) has been drawn
d) A hypothesis is formulated after the results are analysed
18. Which of the following statements is incorrect about psychological experiments?
The control group is exposed to the IV
The control group is used as a standard against which the performance of the experimental group is compared
The experimental group is exposed to the IV
The experimental group’s performance is measured against the standard set by the control group.
19. In the following examples of research, identify the IV and the
Why do psychologists make inferences? Because they assist in drawing conclusions in particular situations.
List and briefly outline the steps in psychological research.
Identification of the research topic: Finding a topic or problem to be researched.
Development of Hypothesis: Developing a testable prediction for what you think will happen.
Determining the Method: Determining how the research will be carried out
Data collection: Data is collected in a way that adheres to the area search Method and Data should be free of both Bias and prejudice.
Data Analysis: Data is Organised, Sorted and Represented in an understandable way.
Interpretation of Data: Data is to be interpreted and Conclusions must …show more content…
Indicate whether the following statement are true (T) or false (F)
There are six steps in the scientific method employed for psychological research False
In a formal written report of an experiment, the introduction comes before the abstract. False
The method section of a formal written report of an experiment identifies participants, materials and procedures. True
Raw data appears in the results section of a formal written report
True
17. Which of the following statements is true of a hypothesis?
a) A hypothesis is formulated after the research design method is chosen
b) A hypothesis is formulated after the research problem has been identified
c) A hypothesis is formulated after the conclusion(s) has been drawn
d) A hypothesis is formulated after the results are analysed
18. Which of the following statements is incorrect about psychological experiments?
The control group is exposed to the IV
The control group is used as a standard against which the performance of the experimental group is compared
The experimental group is exposed to the IV
The experimental group’s performance is measured against the standard set by the control group.
19. In the following examples of research, identify the IV and the