Features of Science (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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How does science approach understanding the world?
How does science approach understanding the world?
Systematic approach through structured investigation
What science relies on for knowledge
What science relies on for knowledge
Observable and measurable evidence
Define the scientific process
Define the scientific process
Systematic method for acquiring knowledge through evidence
3 components of the scientific method
3 components of the scientific method
Observation, hypothesis formulation, experimental testing
Empirical methods
Empirical methods
Observations through sensory experience, not theory alone
Replicability
Replicability
Ability to repeat research studies to verify results
Objectivity in science
Objectivity in science
Making observations without bias or personal prejudice
Falsification principle
Falsification principle
Theories must be capable of being proven wrong by tests
Developer of falsification principle
Developer of falsification principle
Karl Popper
Popper's critique of Freud's approach
Popper's critique of Freud's approach
Unscientific - could not be empirically tested or falsified