Unit 1 Outcomes

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Outcomes

After you have successfully completed this unit, you will be able to:

  • Describe four approaches to obtaining knowledge
  • Identify why the scientific method is the preferred approach in science
  • Describe the key characteristics of the scientific approach
  • Conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources
  • Read a psychology research article
  • Define the concept of a variable
  • Distinguish quantitative from categorical variables
  • Explain the difference between a population and a sample
  • Describe two basic forms of statistical relationship
  • Interpret basic statistics and graphs used to describe statistical relationships
  • Explain why correlation does not imply causation
  • Describe the ethical guidelines that apply to psychological research
  • Describe several strategies for identifying and minimizing risks and deception in psychological research
  • Design a research proposal