Scientific Method

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Empirical methods
Information gained through direct observation or experiment rather than by reasoned argument or unfounded belief.
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Objectivity
Empirical data should be objective - not affected by expectations of researcher. Carefully control conditions, i.e. lab
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Replicability
Demonstrate validity through replication; record procedures carefully
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Theory construction
Science should be able to record facts and use these to construct theories to help understand/ predict phenomena.
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Hypothesis testing
Any good theory must generate testable prediction. Theories are modified through induction & deduction.
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Empirical data should be objective - not affected by expectations of researcher. Carefully control conditions, i.e. lab

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Objectivity

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Demonstrate validity through replication; record procedures carefully

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Science should be able to record facts and use these to construct theories to help understand/ predict phenomena.

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Any good theory must generate testable prediction. Theories are modified through induction & deduction.

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