The scientific Process

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What did Popper in 1969 argue and what did he claim?
He argued that theories are abstract so it's impossible to prove them right using empirical evidence. A theory is scientific if it can be proved wrong.
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Why must work undergo peer review?
To ensure the integrity of published scientific work.
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Explain the scientific process.
1) Ask a question, suggesting why or how it happens. 2) Suggest an answer. 3) Make a prediction or hypothesis 4) Test, to provide evidence.
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which process do scientific theories have to go through to be accepted?
Trial by evidence.
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What is a pradigm?
A set of principles, methods and techniques that define a scientific discipline.
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What did Kuhn (1970) believe?
In order for something to be a science, it has to have a paradigm.
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How can psychological reasearch impact the economy?
Treatments for mental health disorders like depression and OCD are being made, helping people to live a normal life and do nomal things, such as go to work. By taking more days off of work it's not good for the economy
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