Scientific Method Chapter 2 Southern Methodist University PSYC 3382 1
Explaining Behavior Scientific explanations are: Empirical Rational Testable Parsimonious General Tentative Rigorously evaluated Southern Methodist University PSYC 3382 2
Research Process Develop idea and hypothesis Choose design Choose participants Decide on measures Conduct study Analyze results Report results Start process again Southern Methodist University PSYC 3382 3
Literature Reviews PsycINFO Journals Meetings, conferences Refereed Meetings, conferences Poster vs. paper session Personal communication Websites Southern Methodist University PSYC 3382 4
Sections of an APA manuscript Title page Abstract Introduction Method Results Discussion References Southern Methodist University PSYC 3382 5