METHODS OF RESEARCH
BASICFUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
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Question
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Psychologists begin a study by forming a hypothesis.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Psychologists begin their studies by framing (research questions). After forming a research question, a psychologist will form a (theory), or educated guess. Psychologists might spend many years (analyzing) the results of their testing.
Detailed explanation-2: -A hypothesis (plural hypotheses) is a precise, testable statement of what the researchers predict will be the outcome of the study.
Detailed explanation-3: -Like other scientists, psychologists use the hypothetico-deductive method. They construct theories to explain or interpret phenomena (or work with existing theories), derive hypotheses from their theories, test the hypotheses, and then reevaluate the theories in light of the new results.
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