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PSYC 343 TEST
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- 1Scientific method goal?to explain, predict, and control phenomena
- 2sources of knowledge?1. experience
2. authority
3. inductive reasoning
4. deductive reasoning - 3inductive reasoninginvolves developing generalizations based on observation of a limited number of related events of experiences
- 4deductive reasoningarriving at specific conclusions based on general principles, observations, or experiences
- 5scientific method process1. recognition/ definition of a problem
2. formulation of hypotheses
3. collection of data
4. analysis of data
5. statement of conclusions - 6hypothesisan explanation for the occurrence of certain behaviors, phenomena, or events
- 7researchthe formal systematic application of scientific method to study problems
- 8educational researchthe formal systematic application of scientific method to study of educational problems
- 9steps for conducting educational research1. selection and definition of a problem
2. execution of research procedures
3. analysis of data
4. drawing/ stating conclusions - 10other ways of knowing1. daily experiences (personal/professional)
2. tradition
3. experts - 11basic researchconducted solely for the purpose of developing or refining a theory
- 12theory developmenta conceptual process that requires many research studies conducted over time
- 13evaluation researchthe systematic process of collecting and analyzing data about the quality, effectiveness, merit, or value of programs, products, or practices
- 14applied researchconducted for the purpose of applying, or testing, a theory to determine its usefulness in solving practical problems.
- 15formative evaluationto form and improve a program or product under development so that weaknesses can be remedied during implementation
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