1.2: Research in Psychology
1.2.1: The Scientific Method and Psychological Research Methodology
Read Chapter 2 to learn about the concepts surrounding the scientific method, which is the basis for conducting scientific research. Pay particular attention to section 2.3, "Approaches to Research," which covers important topics related to research methods in psychology. After reading this chapter, you will understand important terminology and concepts associated with psychological research (e.g., experimentation, causality, correlation, validity, reliability, hypothesis testing, etc.).
1.2.2: The Role of Statistics: Sampling and Data
Read Chapter 1, which introduces you to relevant concepts in statistics and stresses the relationship between science and mathematics. As you reflect on this chapter pay special attention to the key terms of this unit, as they will be foundational to your knowledge base throughout this course.