Psychology – the scientific method

The scientific method allows us to pose questions, test questions, and analyze results. Through observation and research we begin to understand the world around us. Consider research you have read about or been a part of and analyze the following in one page:

• Was the Scientific method followed? How?
• What pieces were or were not part of it? (Randomization, study type, placebos, etc.)

For the second part, present a research project you would like to propose in approximately one page.

• How can it help us learn about basic principles of behavior?
• How can you use the scientific method to find and address possible problems in your research design?

This paper should be 2pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references)

I submitted this TWICE and failed, this was my Instructors comments so please please take those into consideration and follow the grading rubric to a T because I only have one more chance to turn this in. I am attaching the paper, please just tweak this, I don’t want a whole new paper just fix this one to include the below. thanks!

regrade – Please review and Really Clearly Identify the Steps of the Scientific Method. You are on the cusp, but not there! I’ll regrade once.

Good work overall.

Criterion 1: ID scientific method: (0-4) 1 (Didn’t identify what the scientific method is)

Criterion 2: Scientific method components: (0-4) 1 (Missing the pieces of the scientific method. They are there, but you need to apply)

Criterion 3: Research proposal: (0-4) 2 (Hypothesis is OK, but needs specific and testable question)

Criterion 4: ID basic components: (0-4) 2

Criterion 5: Applies scientific method (0-4) 1

Grading Rubric

F	F	C	B	A
0	1	2	3	4
Did not Submit	No Pass	Competence	Proficiency	Mastery
Not Submitted	No identification of scientific method for identified research study	Identifies scientific method, but lacks explanation of basic features.	Identifies scientific method, but explanation is underdeveloped.	Identifies scientific method, fully explains basic features.
Not Submitted	No identification of scientific method components.	Identifies presence of scientific method components, but lacks specifics.	Identifies some scientific method components.	Identifies and fully explains scientific method components
Not Submitted	Does not propose research study.	Proposes research study very briefly.	Proposes research study and gives some specifics.	Proposes research study and gives full detail and explanation.
Not Submitted	No basic principles identified.	Attempts to identify basic principles with some supporting evidence.	Attempts to identify basic principles with adequate supporting evidence.	Thoroughly to identify basic principles with strong supporting evidence.
Not Submitted	No application of scientific method.	Applies scientific method components, but lacks specifics.	Applies scientific method components with adequate information.	Applies scientific method components with excellent supporting information.