Ppt for revision of year 1 mapc

1. Research Psychology
Scientific Methods in Psychology

2. What is Research Psychology?
• Scientific study of behavior and mental
processes
• Uses systematic and objective methods
• Foundation of evidence-based psychology

3. Goals of Psychological Research
• Description of behavior
• Prediction of outcomes
• Explanation of causes
• Control and application

4. Types of Research
• Basic research – theory building
• Applied research – problem solving
• Action research – immediate application

5. Research Approaches
• Quantitative – numerical data
• Qualitative – experiences and meanings
• Mixed methods – combination of both

6. Research Methods
• Experimental method
• Survey method
• Observation and case study

7. Variables in Research
• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Extraneous variables

8. Steps in Research Process
• Problem identification
• Hypothesis formulation
• Data collection
• Analysis and interpretation
• Report writing

9. Ethical Issues
• Informed consent
• Confidentiality
• Protection from harm
• Debriefing

10. Importance of Research
• Improves psychological theories
• Supports clinical practice
• Guides policy and interventions

11. Conclusion
• Backbone of psychology
• Ensures reliability and validity
• Promotes scientific thinking