1. Starter Exercise Design a simple test will distinguish an animal from a human?

2. Human Sciences

4. Human sciences Studying Human Behaviour Psychology Economics Anthropology Sociology

5. Methods 1.Observation 2.Measurement 3.Experiment 4.Laws

6. 1 Observation Much of science is based on observation – watching experiments for example. Human sciences involve observing behaviour. But we can only observe behaviour and make an educated guess as to why someone is doing something. We can’t actually get into their minds and be sure.

7. Possible solution – ask them! But people generally want to be seen in a good light so don’t always answer honestly. Most people tend to overestimate their strengths and underestimate their weaknesses

8. Complete the following questionnaire Below averageAverageAbove average How much do you worry about what other people think of you? To what extent do you see yourself a considerate person? Do you have a good sense of humour? How open are you to new ideas? How worried are you about environmental problems?

9. Observer effect

10. 3 ways of getting around the observer effect… Take 5 minutes to discuss. Habituation (Big Brother) Go native (live as part of the community) Hidden cameras

11. Should we introduce national service?

12. Students, are you worried about the rise in crime among teenagers”? Answer now Do you think there is a lack of discipline and vigorous training in our comprehensive schools Answer now Do you think young people welcome some structure and leadership in their lives? Answer now Do they respond to a challenge Answer now Might you be in favor of reintroducing National Service Answer now

13. Students, are you worried about the danger of war? Answer now Are you unhappy about the growth of armaments? Answer now Do you think there’s a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill Answer now Do you think it’s wrong to force people to take up arms against their will Answer now Would you oppose the reintroduction of National Service Answer now

14. Loaded question A loaded question is a question that contains a hidden assumption which may encourage people to answer one way rather than another.

15. Inconsistencies Psychology – bright and less bright Economics – bull and bear markets Anthropology – voodoo death