Psych Chap.2 Notes

How Psychologist Do Research Chapter 2 notes Heather Tomlin 1. Why psychological research is scientifica) Precision Starts with a theory – An organized system of assumptions and principals that supports and explains certain phenomena and how they are related. Then goes to a hypothesis “A statement that attempts to describe or explain a given act or behavior” Operational definitions – explain how the phenomena in question are to be observed or measured b) Skepticism Don’t believe it because it is thought to be true Treating conclusions both old and new with caution Openness to new ideas and