Conducting Research

Psychology, unlike chemistry and biology, is not an experimental science.

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Psychologists begin a study by forming a hypothesis.

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Psychologists use a variety of research methods to study behavior and mental processes.

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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Psychological knowledge rests on carefully examined human experience.

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Psychologists often rely on people's opinions.

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In most psychological studies, psychologists collect a great deal of information.

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Psychologists need to keep open minds.

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• False

For the findings of a study to be confirmed, the study must be replicated.

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• False

The finding of research studies often lead nowhere.

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• False