RESEARCH METHODS MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

meaning of psychology - ANSWER •"The word psychology literally means, "study of the soul" (ψυχή, psukhē, meaning "soul"; and -λογος -logos, translated as "study of" or "research")." (Wikipedia, 2014) •Psychology is a subject to answer what soul is. Is psychology a science? - ANSWER Yes! It relies on formal, systematic observation to answer questions about behavior •Since Dr. Wilhelm Wundt, psychology has been a science subject / discipline. •Psychology studies humans systematically. APA's Definition of Psychology - ANSWER 1."Psychology — the science concerned with behavior, in both human and nonhuman animals". ● 2."As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and analysis." Careers in Research Methods - ANSWER •Prospective careers: a)Faculties in major universities. b)Statisticians or psychometricians (who specialize in psychological and educational measurements) in private firms (e.g., Chase Bank) or NPOs (e.g., ETS). Academic Journals - ANSWER •Periodicals publish academic works. •Three types of publications: a)Research article b)Literature review c)Book review a) Research article - ANSWER •Research is merely a summary, review, or synthesis of earlier publications. (Introduction is where you should find a summary, review, or synthesis of earlier publications)