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CHAPTER ii THE Scientific method. Qurat-ul-aain Lecturer Psychology BZU Lahore Campus. Scientific Method. The approach through which psychologists systematically acquire knowledge and understand about behavior and other phenomena of interest. Text, Graphics & Pictures.
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CHAPTER iiTHE Scientific method Qurat-ul-aain Lecturer Psychology BZU Lahore Campus
Scientific Method The approachthrough which psychologists systematically acquire knowledge and understand about behavior and other phenomena of interest.
Theories: Specifying BroadExplanations “Broad explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of interest.” • Psychological theories: Ask questions about nature and cause of behavior. • Understanding relationship between a set of otherwise unorganized facts or principles • Formal and focused
Hypotheses: CraftingTestable Predictions A prediction, stemming from a theory, stated in a way that allows it to be tested. Operational definition :The translation of a hypothesis into specific, testable procedures that can be measured and observed.