Theory-Data Cycle
The way scientist collect systematic observations
What is the theory-data cycle?
Jade want to research how different study techniques improve grades in a math class.
What is applied research?
Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
What is Falsifiable?
When scientist rely on systematic observation as a way of knowing things.
What is empiricism?
(True or False) If my data does not support my theory I should abandon my study.
What is False?
Leanna want to learn more about how stress impacts memory
What is basic research?
The universe determines if people succeed in life
What is non-falsifiable?
Dr.Bailey was able to prove that caffeine increases energy of all children. (true or false)
What is false?
Prior to data collection scientist should indicate what they expect to find.
What is pre-register their hypothesis?
Lisa reviewed research articles on how positive reinforcement can increase desired behaviors. Drawing on this research, she designed a study to test whether positive reinforcement could improve the likelihood of children turning in their homework on time.
What is translational research?
Exposure to violent video games increases aggressive behavior in children ages 5 to 16.
What is falsifiable?
Statement that describes a general principle about how things are related.
What is theory?
After receiving data that does not support my hypothesis I should either _____ or ____.
What is revise the theory or improve the research design?
Clara want to improve her schools website and make it more accessible to people that aren't comfortable using the internet. She created a survey before changing the website then released another one after changing the website to see if people found the website easier to navigate.
What is applied research?
All dreams have secret messages that influence how people behave.
What is non-falsifiable?
Someone who collects data or uses systematic observations to collect data?
What is a producer of research?
Fill in the steps of the theory–data cycle. First, you identify the ___1___. Based on that, you create a ___2___, which then informs your __3__. Next, you design your __4__ based on your study. After __5__, you begin the process of __6__. Depending on the results you receive, you can either __7a__ or __7__b the original theory. The final step is to __8__.
What is...
1 = theory
2 = research question
3 = research design
4 = hypothesis
5 = preregistration
6 = data collection
7a = support
7b = revise
8 = publish
Researchers want to observed how personality types in children are correlated with parenting styles. To do this they did a survey with children and their parents across k-12.
What is basic research?
People who live in food deserts have a higher chance of facing long-term health challenges in comparison to those that do not.
What is falsifiable?
_____ makes a good theory?
What is falsifiability?