Which method has made Educational Psychology a science?

Options

A. Observation method
B. Clinical Method
C. Survey method
D. Experimental Method

Answer

D

Explanation

Educational Psychology is the application of psychological findings in the field of education.

Experimental Research:

This method was propounded by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879 and the introduction of the experimental method in research has made educational psychology a science just like other disciplines of science such as physics.
It is considered to be the most scientific and objective method for studying behaviour.
It helps in identifying the cause and effect of variables in a controlled environment.
The steps in conducting an Experimental Research are - selection of a research problem and the formulation of hypotheses, selection of a research design, collection of data, analysis and interpretation of data and the findings.
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