Psychological Research Practices

Definition

The systematic investigation into human thoughts, emotions, behaviors using scientific methods and techniques. Psychological research practices involve designing studies/experiments to answer specific questions about human psychology.

Related terms

Experimental Design:

The specific plan or structure for conducting an experiment, including variables, control groups, and random assignment.

Data Analysis: The process of examining collected data to identify patterns, relationships, and draw conclusions.

Replication:

Repeating a study or experiment with different participants to determine if similar results are obtained.