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Educational Psychology
Refers to an area of applied psychology that uses psychological theories and techniques to
consider how we think and learn, and how we can address the learning needs of students.
Theory is a way of
trying to explain as Hypothesis is when you make a
simply as possible prediction about your theory, is a
➡️
what we know, or non verified theory. You have to
think we know about investigate and collecting data to
a particular area. support that hypothesis.
2. Educational Complexity: Children, teachers are more than numbers; different skills require
varied assessments.
7. Quantitative Analysis: Researchers use stats for psychological data, crucial for critique.
10. Flexible Qualitative Analysis: Adjust categories based on insights; validation through
triangulation or replication.
11. Social Constructs: Qualitative categories are social constructs, capturing subjective
experiences.