Theory Construction & Hypothesis Testing; Paradigms & Paradigm Shift (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Define: Theory
Define: Theory
Framework/explanation for describing a phenomenon
Basis of theories
Basis of theories
Observations or empirical data
Role of theory construction
Role of theory construction
Major element of how science works
How science progresses
How science progresses
Cycle: test theories by empirical methods & refine
Theory construction enables
Theory construction enables
Predictions to be made
Predictions translate into
Predictions translate into
Hypotheses
Testing method for hypotheses
Testing method for hypotheses
Empirically
Effect of data on theory
Effect of data on theory
Can support/reject/refine it
Define: Paradigm
Define: Paradigm
Shared assumptions & agreed methods in a discipline
Define: Paradigm shift
Define: Paradigm shift
Significant change in main theory in a discipline
Paradigm shift result of
Paradigm shift result of
Scientific revolution