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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
Goals of Psychological Enquiry
Psychological enquiry, like all scientific research, aims to achieve several key objectives: 
description, prediction, explanation, control of behaviour, and application of knowledge.
Description
Describing behaviors or 
phenomena to distinguish 
them from others. For 
example, when studying 
student habits, descriptions 
could include class 
attendance, assignment 
submission, and study 
schedules.
Prediction
Forecasting behaviours 
based on established 
relationships between 
events and responses. This 
allows researchers to 
anticipate likely behaviours 
under specific conditions.
Explanation
Identifying causal factors 
behind behaviours to 
establish clear cause-effect 
relationships and 
understand why certain 
behaviours occur.
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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
Goals of Psychological Enquiry
Psychological enquiry, like all scientific research, aims to achieve several key objectives: 
description, prediction, explanation, control of behaviour, and application of knowledge.
Description
Describing behaviors or 
phenomena to distinguish 
them from others. For 
example, when studying 
student habits, descriptions 
could include class 
attendance, assignment 
submission, and study 
schedules.
Prediction
Forecasting behaviours 
based on established 
relationships between 
events and responses. This 
allows researchers to 
anticipate likely behaviours 
under specific conditions.
Explanation
Identifying causal factors 
behind behaviours to 
establish clear cause-effect 
relationships and 
understand why certain 
behaviours occur.
C o n t r o l
Understanding behavioral causes 
allows researchers to modify, enhance, 
or reduce behaviors by altering 
antecedent conditions. Therapeutic 
interventions demonstrate this control 
in practice.
A p p l i c a t i o n
Psychological research is applied to 
enhance quality of life and solve real-
world problems. Examples include 
stress reduction through yoga and 
meditation, while findings also 
contribute to developing new 
theoretical frameworks.
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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
Goals of Psychological Enquiry
Psychological enquiry, like all scientific research, aims to achieve several key objectives: 
description, prediction, explanation, control of behaviour, and application of knowledge.
Description
Describing behaviors or 
phenomena to distinguish 
them from others. For 
example, when studying 
student habits, descriptions 
could include class 
attendance, assignment 
submission, and study 
schedules.
Prediction
Forecasting behaviours 
based on established 
relationships between 
events and responses. This 
allows researchers to 
anticipate likely behaviours 
under specific conditions.
Explanation
Identifying causal factors 
behind behaviours to 
establish clear cause-effect 
relationships and 
understand why certain 
behaviours occur.
C o n t r o l
Understanding behavioral causes 
allows researchers to modify, enhance, 
or reduce behaviors by altering 
antecedent conditions. Therapeutic 
interventions demonstrate this control 
in practice.
A p p l i c a t i o n
Psychological research is applied to 
enhance quality of life and solve real-
world problems. Examples include 
stress reduction through yoga and 
meditation, while findings also 
contribute to developing new 
theoretical frameworks.
Steps in Conducting Scientific Research
Science is defined by its objective, systematic, and testable methodology rather than its 
subject matter.
Conceptualising a 
Problem
Researchers select a topic, 
narrow their focus, and 
formulate specific 
questions based on 
literature, observations, and 
personal insights.
Collecting Data
Researchers develop a 
study plan, determining 
participants, collection 
methods, necessary tools, 
and implementation 
procedures.
Drawing Conclusions
Data is analyzed using 
statistical techniques and 
visualizations to interpret 
findings and draw 
meaningful conclusions.
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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
Goals of Psychological Enquiry
Psychological enquiry, like all scientific research, aims to achieve several key objectives: 
description, prediction, explanation, control of behaviour, and application of knowledge.
Description
Describing behaviors or 
phenomena to distinguish 
them from others. For 
example, when studying 
student habits, descriptions 
could include class 
attendance, assignment 
submission, and study 
schedules.
Prediction
Forecasting behaviours 
based on established 
relationships between 
events and responses. This 
allows researchers to 
anticipate likely behaviours 
under specific conditions.
Explanation
Identifying causal factors 
behind behaviours to 
establish clear cause-effect 
relationships and 
understand why certain 
behaviours occur.
C o n t r o l
Understanding behavioral causes 
allows researchers to modify, enhance, 
or reduce behaviors by altering 
antecedent conditions. Therapeutic 
interventions demonstrate this control 
in practice.
A p p l i c a t i o n
Psychological research is applied to 
enhance quality of life and solve real-
world problems. Examples include 
stress reduction through yoga and 
meditation, while findings also 
contribute to developing new 
theoretical frameworks.
Steps in Conducting Scientific Research
Science is defined by its objective, systematic, and testable methodology rather than its 
subject matter.
Conceptualising a 
Problem
Researchers select a topic, 
narrow their focus, and 
formulate specific 
questions based on 
literature, observations, and 
personal insights.
Collecting Data
Researchers develop a 
study plan, determining 
participants, collection 
methods, necessary tools, 
and implementation 
procedures.
Drawing Conclusions
Data is analyzed using 
statistical techniques and 
visualizations to interpret 
findings and draw 
meaningful conclusions.
Revising Research Conclusions
Researchers assess if their results 
support the initial hypotheses, making 
revisions or suggesting new theories as 
needed.
Alternative Paradigms of Research
Views human behavior as predictable, 
influenced by internal and external 
forces
Focuses on observable and measurable 
behavior
Emphasizes on methods akin to 
physical sciences like physics, 
chemistry, and biology