Phenomenon in AP Psychology

Definition

A phenomenon refers to an observable event or occurrence that can be studied and analyzed. It can be anything from physical actions to cognitive processes.

Related terms

Empirical Evidence:

Empirical evidence refers to data or observations gathered through scientific research methods.

Correlation:

Correlation refers to the relationship between two variables where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another variable.

Observational Study: An observational study is a research method where researchers carefully observe and record behavior without manipulating any variables.