Chapter 1 Outline

I. Overview

II. Why psychology uses the scientific approach

A. Characteristics of science

B. Characteristics of psychology

C. Conclusions about the importance of science to psychology

III. Questions about applying techniques from physical sciences to psychology

A. Internal validity questions

B. Construct validity questions

C. External validity questions

D. Ethical questions

E. Conclusions about the questions that researchers face

IV. Why you should understand research design

V. Concluding remarks

Summary

Key terms

Exercises

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