The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

Chapter 2: Psychology's Scientific Methods

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1.

The four steps of the scientific method are .
2.

A(n) is an objective description of a variable and how it will be measured and observed.
3.

is a statistic that measures the strength of the relationship between two variables.
4.

In a set of data, the number that occurs most often is called the .
5.

In a set of data, the average score is called the .
6.

A study that collects data from participants over a period of time is known as a(n) study.
7.

The variable that a researcher manipulates is called the .
8.

statistics are used to test a hypothesis.
9.

Assuming that all members of the same race share the same characteristics is an example of .
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