If Your Research Objective Is to Explore and Describe a Phenomenon

question 31

Multiple Choice

If your research objective is to explore and describe a phenomenon, then a data analysis approach that would be aligned is _________________.

• A) correlation
• B) test group differences
• C) cause and effect
• D) descriptive statistics

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Definitions:

Temperament

Refers to the innate aspects of an individual's personality, such as their disposition or emotional nature, which is often thought to be present from birth.

Intelligence

The capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Cerebral Asymmetry

The differences in functional specialization between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

EEG

Electroencephalogram, a test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.