The Science of I/O Psychology

Objectives: Before the next quiz, you should be able to . . .

1. Recall the goals of science.

2. Describe at least one role of theory in problem solving.

3. Distinguish passive observation from experimental designs.

4. Objectives in Chapter 2

5. Define the 4 validities: internal, external, construct, and statistical conclusion.

Note (the overhead links were incorrect prior to class on 3/31).

PowerPoint overheads (3/31)

PowerPoint overheads (4/2)

Questions for the day:

1. What are the goals of science?

2. What role does theory play in science and problem solving?

3. What does the Implicit Association Test (see link below) measure?

Links

Check out the following web cite. Take the test (unless you morally object). We will talk about it (but not your results). https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/