Week 2

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Course Outline

  1. Course Structure and Assessment
  2. Psychology as a Science
  3. Scientific Method and Hypotheses
  4. Characteristics and Goals of Science
  5. Research Ethics and Oversight
  6. Ethical Research Practices
  7. Research Integrity and Fraud
  8. Transparency and Replication

1. Course Structure and Assessment

★ Must-know

  • The course assessment consists of a midterm quiz worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%.

Further detail

  • HP1100 covers research methods in weeks 2–6 and statistics in weeks 8–13, with Dr Choo Rui Qi teaching research methods and A/P Olivia Choy teaching statistics.

2. Psychology as a Science

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Science : a way of obtaining knowledge through objective observations

Essential Points

  • Psychology is a science that uses problem solving to move from theory to hypothesis testing.

Memory Hook

Objective observation → theory → hypothesis testing

3. Scientific Method and Hypotheses

Key Concepts & Definitions

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1. How is the course assessment divided between the midterm quiz and the final exam?

2. Which pairing correctly matches the course sections with their teaching staff?

3. What distinguishes scientific knowledge from common-sense belief?

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Which weeks does HP1100 cover research methods?

Weeks 2 to 6.

Who teaches research methods in HP1100?

Dr Choo Rui Qi.

Who teaches statistics in HP1100?

A/P Olivia Choy.

What percentage is the midterm quiz in the course assessment?

50%.

What percentage is the final exam in the course assessment?

50%.

What is science as a method of obtaining knowledge?

Science obtains knowledge through objective observations.

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The quiz contains 21 multiple-choice questions with detailed corrections and explanations for each answer. Ideal for testing your knowledge and identifying gaps.

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