List and discuss the steps in the scientific method. Discuss its role in psychology. What roles do the independent variable and dependent variable play in an experiment? (SLO1)
a) Formulating a hypothesis; Designing the study; Collecting data; Analyzing results; Drawing conclusions; Contributing to theory development
b) Planning the study; Conducting the research; Reporting findings; Peer review; Replication; Advancing knowledge in the field
c) Not applicable