Exploring Science in Psychology

What is a key feature of science that requires researchers to remain unbiased and not let personal opinions interfere with data?

• Subjectivity

• Objectivity

• Creativity

• Flexibility

Which method is considered the most objective within the psychology discipline?

• Case studies

• Surveys

• Laboratory experiments

• Naturalistic observation

What does the empirical method in science rely on?

• Personal beliefs

• Anecdotal evidence

• Systematic observation and experimentation

• Intuition

What is the term for the ability to repeat a study and obtain the same results?

• Validity

• Reliability

• Replicability

• Generalisability

What does falsifiability refer to in the context of scientific research?

• The ability to prove a theory correct

• The ability to prove a theory false

• The ability to replicate results

• The ability to generalise findings

What is the process of developing a scientific theory based on evidence called?

• Hypothesis testing

• Theory construction

• Data collection

• Experimentation

What is the initial statement or prediction that can be tested through research?

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

• Observation

What is a paradigm in the context of scientific research?

• A single experiment

• A set of beliefs and practices

• A hypothesis

• A laboratory tool

What is a paradigm shift?

• A minor change in a theory

• A complete change in the fundamental concepts of a scientific discipline

• A change in research methods

• A change in data collection techniques

Which of the following is NOT a feature of science?

• Objectivity

• Subjectivity

• Replicability

• Falsifiability