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Scientific Research Introduction

Author: Erick Taggart

Source: Micrographia, 17th century text; Public Domain http://www.arspublik.com/public-domain-images-antique-microscopes/

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Terms to Know


  • Understanding Research
  • Psychologists use research to refine or define theories.  Theories led to the development of hypotheses which are then tested through psychological research.
  • Hypothesis
  • A prediction about the effect of or relationship between different things being measured in research; an educated guess.
  • Theory
  • A summary of multiple hypotheses supported by existing data that predicts future outcomes.
Terms to Know
Hypothesis

A prediction about the effect of or relationship between different things being measured in research; an educated guess

Theory

A summary of multiple hypotheses supported by existing data that predicts future outcomes

Understanding Research

Psychologists use research to refine or define theories. Theories led to the development of hypotheses which are then tested through psychological research.