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Key Features of Science in Psychology Research Methods

Explore the critical elements of scientific research methods in psychology, including controlled observations, objectivity, testing theoretical predictions, falsifiability, replicability, and paradigm tasks.

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Key Features of Science in Psychology Research Methods

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  1. Research Methods Psychology as a Science?

  2. Eysenck & Keane identify 6 Factors that are key features of science • 1. Controlled Observations • 2. Objectivity • 3. Testing theoretical predictions • 4. Falsifiability • 5. Replicability • 6. Paradigm

  3. Tasks: • Write one sentence to describe what is meant by each • Write one sentence explaining the difficulties in implementing each • How does Popper’s Law relate to falsifiability? • Briefly explain Kuhn’s Law in relation to why he thinks that Psychology is in the Pre-Science stage

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