1. Introduction to Psychology - Part 3 of 3

1. Introduction to Psychology / Contemporary Psychology: Putting it All Together / Problem 8

Problem 8

A psychologist wants to understand the effect of sleep on memory retention. Participants are divided into two groups; one sleeps for 8 hours, while the other stays awake. Memory tests are conducted on both groups. What type of evidence is the psychologist collecting?

Anecdotal evidence

Empirical evidence

Theoretical evidence

Statistical evidence