RESEARCH METHODS
,EXPERIMENTAL METHOD
,THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING AN
EXPERIMENT
1. A theory
2. Formulate an aim
3. Formulate a testable hypothesis
4. Method
5. Results
6. Conclusion
, A THEORY
• A theory is a suggested explanation for behaviour.
• For example: We think that being in front of an audience might affect how well
someone can perform a task.
• Psychologists test their theories by conducting research.
,EXPERIMENTAL METHOD
,THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING AN
EXPERIMENT
1. A theory
2. Formulate an aim
3. Formulate a testable hypothesis
4. Method
5. Results
6. Conclusion
, A THEORY
• A theory is a suggested explanation for behaviour.
• For example: We think that being in front of an audience might affect how well
someone can perform a task.
• Psychologists test their theories by conducting research.
