Fundamentals of Research Methodology
Fundamentals of Research Methodology
Monique Vann
PSYCH 540
March 24, 2013
Jeanne Henry, Ph.D.
Fundamentals of Research Methodology This paper will explore the fundamentals of research methodology in the Psychology field and discuss the importance of psychology. The answers to these questions are the basis for the theories that led to research. Research is the groundwork performed by Psychologists in order to answer questions about behavior and the mind. The outcome of the research will offer a clear picture of why an individual act the way he or she does. In the Psychology field, data is gathered to conduct the research and produce an outcome. This is a time-consuming process but without it there would be many of unanswered questions. Psychology and research is explored in further detail, explanation of the scientific method, and the differences between qualitative and quantitative data, and conclude with the process of scientific theory construction and testing.
Science of Psychology Psychology is the study of the behavior and its mental functions. The internal and external variables play a part in the behavior and mental functions also. A psychologist job is to gain knowledge of the field by forming theories and conducting the necessary research. The research conducted by psychologists is important for helping professionals assist employees in the workplace. For example, an Industrial Organizational psychologist works with employers to design assessments and recruitment policies for potential employees. The assessments work as a tool for promotions or raises and the recruitment policies make hiring new employees easier. Psychology is a complicated field that explores different concepts of the brain and behavior. Psychologists explore how the brain works, how ideas are perceived, how, and why emotions are displayed and why relationships are formed. Psychologists conduct their studies individually or in a group. Biological, clinical, social,
Monique Vann
PSYCH 540
March 24, 2013
Jeanne Henry, Ph.D.
Fundamentals of Research Methodology This paper will explore the fundamentals of research methodology in the Psychology field and discuss the importance of psychology. The answers to these questions are the basis for the theories that led to research. Research is the groundwork performed by Psychologists in order to answer questions about behavior and the mind. The outcome of the research will offer a clear picture of why an individual act the way he or she does. In the Psychology field, data is gathered to conduct the research and produce an outcome. This is a time-consuming process but without it there would be many of unanswered questions. Psychology and research is explored in further detail, explanation of the scientific method, and the differences between qualitative and quantitative data, and conclude with the process of scientific theory construction and testing.
Science of Psychology Psychology is the study of the behavior and its mental functions. The internal and external variables play a part in the behavior and mental functions also. A psychologist job is to gain knowledge of the field by forming theories and conducting the necessary research. The research conducted by psychologists is important for helping professionals assist employees in the workplace. For example, an Industrial Organizational psychologist works with employers to design assessments and recruitment policies for potential employees. The assessments work as a tool for promotions or raises and the recruitment policies make hiring new employees easier. Psychology is a complicated field that explores different concepts of the brain and behavior. Psychologists explore how the brain works, how ideas are perceived, how, and why emotions are displayed and why relationships are formed. Psychologists conduct their studies individually or in a group. Biological, clinical, social,
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