The Scientific Process and Peer Review
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The Scientific Process and Peer Review

An overview of the features of science, theory construction, and the importance of peer review in psychology.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE GCE AS and A level subject content for psychology: Research methods;Understand the scientific process, including theory construction, hypothesis testing, falsifiability, and peer review.

About This Topic

An overview of the features of science, theory construction, and the importance of peer review in psychology.

Key Questions

  1. Why is peer review considered an essential part of the scientific process?
  2. Evaluate the features of science, including objectivity, replicability, and falsifiability.
  3. How do paradigm shifts occur in the field of psychology?

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