Fundametals of Research Methodology Paper
Fundamentals of Research Methodology
PSYCH540
February 25, 2011
Fundamentals of Research Methodology In the world individual are living today, information and, research are easy to gain through many sources. Just by a touch of a button individual can gain access to studies and investigate any given topic. Scientific method, on the other hand it is hard to study psychology. In this paper I am going to discuss science of psychology, also explain the scientific method, distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data, and explain the process of scientific theory construction and testing (Class Syllabus Psych 540)
Science of Psychology According to the reading text for this week; Psychology is the development of theories and psychology research. Psychologist used this method to answer question about individual behavior and mental process. This type of process can affect individual and society (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009)
Scientific Method Scientific Method describe in this week text, refer to as the means to gain knowledge, and the way the question are asked, the logic and method used to gain the answer (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009). Empirical approach and skeptical attitude according to researchers are two important characteristics present in scientific method (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009). Scientific method can be distinguished from different approach, but all come down to the same direction “the Truth.” Empirical approach depend on the observation and experiment directly when answering question, and developing science of psychology (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009). Researchers used the scientific method when studying human nature, to record, treat, and observe human behavior that consider unnatural. Researcher’s thinks scientific manner would be a good help in studying people to gain a better understanding of the individual present behavior, also able to
PSYCH540
February 25, 2011
Fundamentals of Research Methodology In the world individual are living today, information and, research are easy to gain through many sources. Just by a touch of a button individual can gain access to studies and investigate any given topic. Scientific method, on the other hand it is hard to study psychology. In this paper I am going to discuss science of psychology, also explain the scientific method, distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data, and explain the process of scientific theory construction and testing (Class Syllabus Psych 540)
Science of Psychology According to the reading text for this week; Psychology is the development of theories and psychology research. Psychologist used this method to answer question about individual behavior and mental process. This type of process can affect individual and society (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009)
Scientific Method Scientific Method describe in this week text, refer to as the means to gain knowledge, and the way the question are asked, the logic and method used to gain the answer (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009). Empirical approach and skeptical attitude according to researchers are two important characteristics present in scientific method (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009). Scientific method can be distinguished from different approach, but all come down to the same direction “the Truth.” Empirical approach depend on the observation and experiment directly when answering question, and developing science of psychology (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2009). Researchers used the scientific method when studying human nature, to record, treat, and observe human behavior that consider unnatural. Researcher’s thinks scientific manner would be a good help in studying people to gain a better understanding of the individual present behavior, also able to
References: Salkind, Neil. (2009). Exploring research. 7 th edition. Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Simonton, D.K. (2009) Applying the psychology of science to the science of psychology. Journal of Applied Psychology, 4(1),2-4 Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E.B., & Zechmeister, J.S. (2009). Research methods in psychology (8th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.