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What is Science

Science means objectively and abstractly understanding of phenomenon/events and objectively collects the data and information about these events under the standardized conditions. Science itself doesn’t a subject, the subject which uses the scientific method for the investigation and research is called science. Many subjects called science because they use scientific method for investigation. Now psychology is also a science because its studies depend upon scientific investigation. To prove the psychology as a science firstly we will try to understand the meaning of science and scientific method, that what are the assumptions, canons, conditions and procedure of science and scientific method? The Four Basic Tenets of Science Before the understanding and description of psychology as a science, we need the understanding about basic canons (standards) of science. It is important to know the four primary principles that come into view to be accepted by almost all scientists.  ...
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Scientific Method The scientific method means to collect data and expand information using the sense and logic, systematic and organized method to find answers in order in which scientific questions are raised.  The important characteristics of scientific method include; empirical approach, skeptical attitude, valid instruments, and accurate, objective and unbiased results’ reporting.  The scientific investigations are empirical (fine observation or experimentation) and need systematic, control, and direct observation.  Scientific method guides researchers while developing a theory and conducting a research that researchers should use empirical approach (experimentation and controlled observation) organized way, and skeptical (critical) attitude.  Researchers find problems, make assumptions, conduct researches and develop theories to find the logical answers of questions.  Being a researcher you should choose significant research question and clear hypothesis; te...