AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which comes first in an experiment?
A
Creating a hypothesis
B
Collecting data
C
Analyzing data
D
Dividing subjects into groups
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first step in the Scientific Method is to make objective observations. These observations are based on specific events that have already happened and can be verified by others as true or false. Step 2. Form a hypothesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Step 1: Make observations. Step 2: Formulate a hypothesis. Step 3: Test the hypothesis through experimentation. Step 4: Accept or modify the hypothesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first step is to collect as many observations as possible about the problem you are trying to examine. Then consider your observations and think about how they might relate to the problem. Try to imagine possible solutions to explain your observations.

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