Describe the difference between consumers and producers of research.

Define the Theory-Data Cycle.

Identify examples that illustrate ways that scientists tackle applied and basic problems.

Describe the significance of a peer review.

Define availability heuristic, the availability heuristic, cherry-picking of evidence, confirmatory hypothesis testing, and overconfidence.

Where do psychological scientists publish their work?

Explain the difference between generic Internet searches and searching for information in the PsycINFO database.

Describe the difference between scientific journals and popular magazines.

Describe the different components of an empirical journal article.

List and describe the three types of claims.

List and describe the four validities.

What methods are used to evaluate how well as study supports each type of claim?

Define independent variable and dependent variable.

Who determines which validity is prioritized in a study?