C1 Method + Critical Thinking

Question 1

4 goals of science

Answer 1

description, prediction, control, explanation

Question 2

scientific method

Answer 2

scientists uses this method to construct theories that organize, summarize and simplify observations.

Question 3

steps to scientific method

Answer 3

1. formulate a theory
2. develop a testable hypothesis
3. test with reserach method (collect data to evaluate your hypothesis)
4. analyze the data
5. share results and conduct more research.

Question 4

case study

Answer 4

a technique in which one person is studied in depth to reveal underlying behavioral principles.

Question 5

clinical case study

Answer 5

the therapist investigates the problems associated with a client

Question 6

operational definition

Answer 6

precise defining of variable to be manipulated or measured. (what precisely will be eliminated or measured and how)