A Scientist Decides to Solve a Problem by Collecting Data

question 4

Multiple Choice

A scientist decides to solve a problem by collecting data through careful systematic observation, developing theories, making predictions based on those theories, and systematically testing those predictions. The scientist is using ________.

• A) the inductive method
• B) the deductive method
• C) the scientific method
• D) objective introspection

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Definitions:

Mary Calkins

An early 20th-century psychologist and philosopher known for her work in memory and the first female president of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Unconscious Processes

Mental processes that occur without awareness or intention, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

The Mind

The essence of consciousness and thought, comprising cognitive functions such as perception, memory, and judgment, which enable understanding and interaction with the world.

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