Articles for tag: Scientific Method

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Understanding Methods of Inquiry

When we wish to learn something about the world around us, we often begin with an inquiry or a question about something we have observed. We want to know what makes something happen or if two events are related to each other. There are several ways to investigate these questions. Let us say, for example, ...

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How to Teach the Scientific Method

The scientific method is a procedure by which scientists logically and objectively determine the answer to a question. It involves several steps, and some of the steps may be repeated during the course of a scientific investigation to gather more information or improve understanding. Steps of the Scientific Method 1. Ask a Question- Every scientific ...

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Fundamentals of Research Methodology

Fundamentals of Research Methodology This paper will examine the fundamental concepts of research methodology in the field of psychology and discuss the science of psychology while providing an example that demonstrates the importance of psychology. This paper will explain and define the scientific method and the steps involved in the scientific method. The differences between ...

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Empiricism and Psychology

Empiricism is a mode of expertise, which typically involves observation and experimentation. Historically empiricism traces its roots back to the 17th century, a time, that gave rise to numerous discoveries and innovations (Schultz & Schultz, 2008). Rene Descartes believed that understanding or knowing was in theory how one perceives their own environment an assertion whichseems ...

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The Scientific Method: A Simple Explanation

The scientific method can be described as a common process for acquiring a great deal of information or knowledge which often times allows us to obtain information that is more accurate by both objective and systematic observation. The scientific method consists of five steps, the first of which is to identify the issue or problem ...