The Basic Goals of Any Science in General and of I/O

question 53

Multiple Choice

The basic goals of any science in general and of I/O psychology in particular are to

• A) understand and accept phenomena.
• B) describe, explain, and predict phenomena.
• C) observe, communicate, and interrelate scientific principles.
• D) act as a scientist and react to the scientific findings of others.

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Definitions:

Double-Blind

A study or clinical trial design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Experimental Study

A research methodology that assesses the cause-and-effect relationship between manipulated independent variables and measured dependent variables in a controlled environment.

Treatment

Methods or interventions, including medication, surgery, or therapy, designed to manage or cure medical or psychological conditions.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study can rule out alternative explanations for its findings, ensuring that the results are due to the manipulated variables.