There are Several Methods of Fixing Belief:

• Authority
• Tenacity
• a priori
• Empirical (scientific)

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The Scientific Method Involves:

• Deduction (reasoning from general to specific cases)
• Induction (reasoning from specific to general cases)
• Strong Inference (eliminating alternative explanations)

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Basic Activities in Scientific Research

1. Observing and describing
2. Thinking about phenomenon
3. Actively manipulating nature

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Features of Psychological Science

1. Systematic empiricism
2. Production of public knowledge
3. Examination of solvable problems