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The Scientific Method

Psychology is a science because it follows a path anyone can repeat, from a big idea to solid evidence. Walk the four steps: theory, hypothesis, study, conclusion. You will follow one classic experiment the whole way. Then decide which claims science can test.

The cycle of science

Can science test it?

A claim is falsifiable if some possible result could prove it wrong. Decide for each claim.
The scientific methodpress Next, or tap a step