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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Psychology

What Methods of Enquiry in Psychology covers in CBSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

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1. Goals and Nature of Psychological Enquiry

  • The goals of psychological enquiry are description, prediction, explanation, control, and application.
  • Description means recording behaviour as accurately as possible.
  • Prediction becomes more accurate as the number of persons observed increases.
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2. Scientific Research and Research Paradigms

  • Scientific research is objective, systematic, and testable.
  • The steps in scientific research are conceptualising a problem, collecting data, drawing conclusions, and revising conclusions or theory.
  • Conceptualising a problem means selecting a topic and turning it into research questions or a hypothesis.
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3. Nature of Psychological Data

  • Psychological data include information about behaviour, experiences, and mental processes.
  • Data are always tied to context, method, and the people involved.
  • The same person may behave differently alone and in a group, or at home and in office.
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4. Observational Method

  • Observation is a powerful method for describing behaviour.
  • Scientific observation involves selection, recording, and analysis.
  • Selection means choosing a specific behaviour to study.

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Goals of Psychological EnquirySteps in Scientific ResearchAlternative Paradigms of ResearchNature of Psychological DataObservation MethodExperimental MethodCorrelational ResearchSurvey Research

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Key topics in Methods of Enquiry in Psychology include Goals and Nature of Psychological Enquiry, Scientific Research and Research Paradigms, Nature of Psychological Data, Observational Method. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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