Scientific Method 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyResearch methods and techniquesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: RadicalPiffleCreated on: 07-05-15 08:55 Empirical methods Information gained through direct observation or experiment rather than by reasoned argument or unfounded belief. 1 of 5 Objectivity Empirical data should be objective - not affected by expectations of researcher. Carefully control conditions, i.e. lab 2 of 5 Replicability Demonstrate validity through replication; record procedures carefully 3 of 5 Theory construction Science should be able to record facts and use these to construct theories to help understand/ predict phenomena. 4 of 5 Hypothesis testing Any good theory must generate testable prediction. Theories are modified through induction & deduction. 5 of 5
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