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| An individual who creates research information |
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| An individual who consume psychology research in hopes of applying to work, hobbies, relationships, or personal growth |
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1. Theory-Data Cycle
2. Basic-Applied Research Cycle
3. Peer-Review Cycle
4. Journal-to-Journalism Cycle |
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| Name the four scientific cycles |
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| Scientific cycle where scientists collect data to test, change, or update their theories |
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1. Theory
2. Research Questions
3. Research Design
4. Hypothesis
5. Data
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| Name the five steps to the theory-data cycle |
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| A statement, or a set of statements, that describes general principles about how variables relate to one another |
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| A predicted outcome expected by a researcher |
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| A set of observations collected from an experiment |
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| The approach of collecting data and using it to develop, support, or challenge a theory |
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1. Supported by data
2. Falsifiable
3. Can predict results
4. Stimulates research
5. Simple/Parsimonious |
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| Name the five properties of a good theory |
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| The best way for scientists to evaluate their theories |
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| Basic-Applied Research Cycle |
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| Scientific cycle that is the combination of research to enhance the general body of knowledge and research to solve practical problems |
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| Type of research performed with a practical problem in mind; researchers hope to use findings to solving an issue |
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| Type of research which is used to enhance the general body of knowledge; not intended to address |
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| The dynamic bridge from basic to applied research; idea that applied research can inspire basic research and vice versa |
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| A monthly or quarterly periodical containing peer-reviewed articles on research, written for a scholarly audience |
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| Scientific cycle where data is collected, written in a research article, reviewed by experts in the field, then published in a scientific journal |
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| Scientific cycle where scientific research is passed to the public by the media via magazines, newspapers, commercials, internet sites, etc. |
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1. Is the story important?
2. Is the story accurate? |
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| Name the two questions one must ask about a journalism article about research |
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