Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Third Edition
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
1 Define science and the scientific method.
2 Describe six steps for engaging in the scientific method.
3 Describe five nonscientific methods of acquiring knowledge.
4 Identify the four goals of science.
5–6 Distinguish between basic and applied research, and between quantitative and qualitative research.
7 Delineate science from pseudoscience.