Question

real - world application: replication crisis: reflection
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which three of the following skills did you practice as you completed this activity on the replication crisis in psychology?

• eliminate bias in a study design
• explain the elements of an argument
• judging the credibility of an information source
• looking for alternative explanations for findings and events
• recognizing the limitations of anecdotal evidence
• evaluating contradictory evidence

Explanation:

This activity focuses on the replication crisis in psychology, which involves evaluating conflicting study results, assessing research credibility, and considering alternative interpretations for failed replications.

1. Judging the credibility of an information source: Critical when evaluating original vs. replicated study findings and researcher responses.
2. Looking for alternative explanations for findings and events: Necessary to understand why the original study's results failed to replicate.
3. Evaluating contradictory evidence: Core to addressing the replication crisis, as it involves comparing conflicting empirical results.

Answer:

• Judging the credibility of an information source
• Looking for alternative explanations for findings and events
• Evaluating contradictory evidence