Q&A on Social Psychology and Statistics
1. Explain how social psychology is different from sociology,
psychology, and other subfields of psychology. Why is there a need for social
psychology as a unique scientific field different from the subfields of
psychology?
2. We encounter various types of statistics on a daily
basis; some are correlational (nonexperimental) and others are causational
(experimental). Describe how these two methods differ. Using an example of a
statistic from a commercial, political group, or other day to day forum,
explain how the statistic was used to support a specific claim. Develop a
hypothesis that could be studied to make the statistic more reliable and valid.
Explain why.
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