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Theory Construction & Hypothesis Testing
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What is theory construction?

Developing and testing hypotheses to explain

According to Popper, what do theories represent?

First stage of scientific process

What happens during the inductive phase?

Observations formulate theories

What occurs in the deductive phase?

Predictions are made and tested

What does verisimilitude mean?

Theories get closer to truth via testing

According to Popper, can theories be proven with absolute certainty?

No, they remain tentative

Which method is most robust for establishing causality in psychology?

Laboratory experiment

Who argued science advances through paradigm shifts?

Thomas Kuhn

What is confirmation bias in scientific research?

Seeking evidence that supports hypotheses

How long should an abstract be according to the note?

Two sentences covering all aspects

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