The first step of the research process is to begin to think like a scientist. Psychology is a scientific discipline. Because psychologists use the scientific method, they are similar to scientists in disciplines such as anthropology, biology, chemistry, and sociology. What differs among these scientific disciplines is the content of researchers' investigations. Psychologists study the mind and behavior, whereas anthropologists study evolution and culture, biologists study cells, chemists study molecules, and sociologists study societies.

What is the scientific method?

What's so special about the scientific method?

Why should I conduct psychological research?

Does my research have to meet all four goals?

What's the difference between basic and applied research?