The Research Enterprise in Psychology
Subject:
Psychology [1]
Chapter 2: The Research Enterprise in Psychology Chelsea Blake Lilly January 19, 2011 Scientific Approach to Behavior Definition: The Scientific Approach assumes that events are governed by laws. Psychologists assume Behavior is governed by laws. (Like the Earth is governed by the law of Gravity.) 3 Goals of Scientific Enterprise Measurement & Description ? Develop Measurement techniques that describe behavior clearly and precisely. Understanding & Prediction ? Make and Test predictions called Hypothesis. 3. Application & Control ? Apply research findings to help practical problems. 1. Hypothesis ? Statements about the relationship between two or more variables. 2. Variables ? Any measurable characteristics or behaviors that are controlled or observed in a study.