AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychology gathers knowledge and understanding through observation, just like any other field of study. Due to this empirical approach in research psychology can be considered a science. Psychological research studies are conducted with two types of analysis: quantitative and qualitative.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychology is an empirical science in particular because the way we test whether a theory is wrong is by comparing its predictions to actual data. Empirical science is not an arm-chair science; you have to get up and go collect some data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychologists employ the scientific method-stating the question, offering a theory and then constructing rigorous laboratory or field experiments to test the hypothesis. Psychologists apply the understanding gleaned through research to create evidence-based strategies that solve problems and improve lives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Non-science: because of its concern with subjective experience. Science: (empirical observation-the direct observation of nature), characterized as having 2 major components: empirical observation and theory; seen in the earliest efforts of humans to understand their world.