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Science, at a basic stage attempts to answer questions (such as "why are we aggressive) through careful inspection and collection of data. These answers can then (at a more complex or higher level) be used to further our knowledge of us and our world, as well as help us predict subsequent events and behavior.

At a Practical level, methodology helps US understand and evaluate the merit of all the information we're confronted with everyday. For example, do you believe in the following studies?

1) study indicated that the life span of left-handed people is significantly shorter than those who are right hand dominant.
2) study demonstrated a link between smoking and poor grades.

They are also practical in the work place:

1) Mental Health Profession - relies on research to develop new therapies, and learn which therapies are appropriate and effective for different types of problems and people.
2) Business World - marketing strategies, hiring, employee productivity, etc.

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