PSY 022: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

Student Activity Sheet # 2

Name: _TARUSA, SHELLA JOYCE S._________________________________ Class number: __________

Section: _____3- C1_______ Schedule: THU-SAT/ 8 AM-12PM__________________ Date: _23/02/2023_______

What I Know Questions: What I Learned

(Activity 4)
1. What is a hypothesis?
The hypothesis is a specific prediction made based on
certain evidence.

2. What is a theory?
A theory is an explanation for a phenomenon that is
scientifically supported. It is a scientific explanation or
expectation based on a set of evidence that undergoes
thorough investigation and experimentation.

3. What are Independent

The independent variable is the one that the and Dependent Variables?
researcher manipulates or changes whereas the
dependent variable is the one that is being tested and
measured.

Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (15 mins + 2 mins checking)

A. Using the statements below, identify which is the Independent Variable and Dependent Variable.

1. A study was done to determine if different milk brands affect the intelligence of the kids.

I: Milk Brands D: Intelligence

2. The time it takes to walk a mile depends on the person's walking speed.

I: Walking Speed D: Time it takes

3. The height of plants depends on the amount of water they receive.

I: Water D: Height of Plants

4. The higher the heat temperature in the rice cooker, the faster the rice will be cooked.

I: Heat Temperature D: The time it takes to cook

5. Apple trees receiving the most water produced the most apples.
I: Water D: Apples

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 PSY 022: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Student Activity Sheet # 2

Name: _TARUSA, SHELLA JOYCE S._________________________________ Class number: __________

Section: _____3- C1_______ Schedule: THU-SAT/ 8 AM-12PM__________________ Date: _23/02/2023_______

6. An investigation found that more heaps of grapes were produced when the soil was fertilized
more. I: Amount of fertilizer used D: Heaps of Grapes

7. Students measured the water temperature at different depths in Taal Lake and found that the
temperature varied.

I: Depth of water D: Water Temperature

8. The amount of pollution produced by cars was measured for cars using gasoline containing
different amounts of lead.

I: Amounts of Lead D: Pollution produced by cars

9. A study found that excessive phone use causes depression for people.

I: Excessive phone us D: Depression

10. A study found that using too many prohibitive drugs can affect the intelligence of the person.

I: Too much Drugs D: Intelligence

Activity 4: What I Know Chart, part 2 (2 mins)

Instructions: To review what was learned from this session, please answer the "What I Learned" column. Notice
and reflect on any changes in your answers in Activity 1.

What I Know Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)

1. What is a
hypothesis? A hypothesis presents a tentative explanation or prediction.
An assumption regarding how or why an observed
occurrence occurs is used as the basis for a scientific
hypothesis.

2. What is a theory?
A theory, on the other hand, is a well-supported explanation
for an event. Theories are based on data that has been
tested and verified.

3. What are
Independent and
Dependent Variables? The independent variable is the one you want to change or

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 PSY 022: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Student Activity Sheet # 2

Name: _TARUSA, SHELLA JOYCE S._________________________________ Class number: __________

Section: _____3- C1_______ Schedule: THU-SAT/ 8 AM-12PM__________________ Date: _23/02/2023_______

control in order to determine its effects, whereas the

dependent variable measures the changes caused by the
manipulation.

Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 min)

Instructions: Now, it is time for you to figure one out on your own! Take time to read, analyze, and understand the
following questions. Answers will be discussed by the instructor after. Write your score on your paper.

A. Using the space below. In your own words, explain the significance of science and how it affects our society?

 Science contributes significantly to the development of each individual’s knowledge and capacity. In turn,
science greatly affects our society because it helps the betterment and improvement of society in general.

B. In your own words, explain the significance of research and its impact on the organization.

 Research is considerably significant since it helps us to obtain knowledge based on facts with evidence that
would greatly provide a solution for the company. The organization would benefit from research because it might
get knowledge of the productivity, competencies, and other attributes of its workers.

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