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The Simple Experiment
The simple experiment is one of the most basic methods of determining if there is a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables. Find more information on the parts of a simple experiment and how results are measured.

Correlational Studies
Correlational studies are one of the two major types of psychology research. Learn more about the subtypes of correlational studies as well as methods of observation, and scientific surveys.

Steps in Psychology Research
Psychologists use the scientific method to conduct studies and research in psychology. The basic process for conducting psychology research involves asking a question, designing a study, collecting data, analyzing results, reaching conclusions, sharing the findings. Learn more about each step of psychology research in this article.

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