Chapter 1
Why is Science important?
What is "understand, explain, and improve the world around us. "
This step involves making a testable prediction based on prior knowledge or theories
What is "forming a hypothesis"?
This principle ensures participants are not harmed by the research process.
What is "nonmaleficence"?
Topics such as Zodiac signs or Massage therapy are example of
What is "pseudoscience"
The first step in the scientific method, where you notice something and want to learn more about it.
What is "making an observation"?
Research, in general, can inflict this specific type of harm such as stress or being anxious.
What is "psychological harm"?
Scientific research is conducted so that discoveries can be shared with everyone, making science ___
What is "public knowledge"
A hypothesis must be written in this format to be testable.
What is "an if-then statement"?
Researchers must protect participants' personal data and ensure it is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals. This concept is known as:
What is "confidentiality"?
The process of reproducing a study to see if similar results can be obtained is known as this.
What is "replication/replicable"?
A scientist records data on plant height every week for a month. This describes which step?
What is "collecting data"?
This is the process by which participants are fully informed about the nature of the study and voluntarily agree to participate.
What is "informed consent"?
What does it mean when a science is empirical
What is "to be gathered though observation, experimentation, and results (aka scientific method)"
After analyzing the data, the researcher concludes that plants grow taller with sunlight. This describes which step?
What is "drawing a conclusion"?
Children, pregnant women, and individuals with mental disabilities are considered this in research.
What are "vulnerable populations"?