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The Scientific Method

  • Theories: Specifying Broad Explanations
  • Hypotheses: Crafting Testable Predictions
    • Psychological Research
    Archival Research
    Naturalistic Observation
    Survey Research
    The Case Study
    Correlational Research
    Experimental Research
  • Random Assignment of Participants
  • Were Latané and Darley Right?
  • Moving Beyond the Study

    • Key concepts for Module 3:



    What is the scientific method?

    How do psychologists use theory and research to answer questions of interest?

    What are the different research methods employed by psychologists?

    How do psychologists establish cause-and-effect relationships in research studies?





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