Research methods in Psychology.

Research Methodology. Research involves two steps: Generating scientific hypothesis & testing hypohtesis. Generating Hypothesis: Hypothesis: a statement that can be tested - about the topic of interest Eg: Adolescents tend to be more moodier than children or adults How to generate hypothesis: by general observation It also helps to be very familiar with the relevant scientific literature Research Methodology: Literature: previously published books and articles about the topic of interest Often the most imp …

…breaking something), etc .If such a study permitted to continue, the participants need to be debriefed Ethics - Debriefing During debriefing, we need to inform them on the REASONS for keeping them in ignorance, or deceiving them - about procedures must be explained Any RESIDUAL EMOTIONAL REACTIONS must be dealt with so that participants leave with their DIGNITY INTACT and their APPREICIATION for the research ENHANCED, review board need to see if debriefing is adequate.