AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An idea that is proposed so that it can be tested to see if it might be true is called
A
a Hypothesis.
B
Naturalistic Observation.
C
the Scientific Method.
D
the Operational Definition.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A hypothesis is an assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true. In the scientific method, the hypothesis is constructed before any applicable research has been done, apart from a basic background review.

Detailed explanation-2: -A hypothesis is a conjecture, based on knowledge obtained while seeking answers to the question. The hypothesis might be very specific, or it might be broad. Scientists then test hypotheses by conducting experiments or studies.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hypothesis is an idea or proposition that can be tested by observations or experiments, about the natural world. In order to be considered scientific, hypotheses are subject to scientific evaluation and must be falsifiable, which means that they are worded in such a way that they can be proven to be incorrect.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of hypothesis are: Simple hypothesis. Complex hypothesis. Directional hypothesis.

Detailed explanation-5: -A research hypothesis (also called a scientific hypothesis) is a statement about the expected outcome of a study (for example, a dissertation or thesis).

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