Research Methods Chapter 1 Powerpoint
Research Methods Chapter 1 Powerpoint
Research Methods Chapter 1 Powerpoint
RESEARCH METHODS
IN PSYCHOLOGY
Evaluating A World of Information
Fourth Edition
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BETH MORLING
INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC
REASONING
PSYCHOLOGY IS A WAY OF
THINKING
Universalism Scientific claims are evaluated according to their merit, Even a student can do science—you don’t need an advanced
independent of the researcher’s credentials or reputation. degree or research position.
The same preestablished criteria apply to all scientists and
all research.
Communality Scientific knowledge is created by a community and its Scientists should transparently and freely share the results
findings belong to the community. of their work with other scientists and the public.
Disinterestedness Scientists strive to discover the truth, whatever it is; they are Scientists should not be personally invested in whether their
not swayed by conviction, idealism, politics, or profit. hypotheses are supported by the data. Scientists do not spin
the story; instead, they accept what the data tell them. In
addition, a scientist’s own beliefs, income, or prestige should
not bias their interpretation or reporting of results.
Organized skepticism Scientists question everything, including their own theories, Scientists accept almost nothing at face value. Nothing is
widely accepted ideas, and “ancient wisdom.” sacred—they always ask to see the evidence.
BETH MORLING