Psy 302 Lecture 3 test your knowledge quiz

What is the focus of the quantitative/positivist paradigm in research?

• Subjective interpretation

• Objective measurement

• Qualitative analysis

• Personal beliefs

Which aspect of the positivist paradigm deals with the nature of reality?

• Epistemology

• Methodology

• Ontology

• Axiology

What does the Hypothetico-Deductive Model illustrate?

• The dialectic between Empiricism and Rationalism

• The relationship between science and art

• The connection between mathematics and literature

• The interaction between biology and chemistry

In the Hypothetico-Deductive Model, what does Rationalism focus on?

• Logical relationships between concepts

• Emotional responses to stimuli

• Random associations between ideas

• Physical interactions between objects

What is the role of Empiricism in the Hypothetico-Deductive Model?

• Observations and perceptual knowledge

• Theoretical speculation

• Abstract reasoning

• Mathematical calculations

What process follows the induction of hypotheses in the Hypothetico-Deductive Model?

• Deduction of causal laws

• Formation of a new theory

• Collection of random data

• Emotional analysis

What is the first step in the scientific process according to the document?

• Identify

• Describe

• Observe

• Experiment

Which step involves recording any changes that result?

• Formulate

• Measure

• Predict

• Describe

What does the 'Formulate' step entail in the scientific process?

• Making connections between manipulation and changes

• Specifying the qualities of objects

• Looking at objects with curiosity

• Manipulating objects to see what happens

In the context of the scientific process, what does 'Predict' mean?

• To specify the qualities of objects

• To repeat the manipulation differently to test the connections

• To determine what objects consist of

• To record any changes that result