The Research Method That Allows for Examining Cause and Effect

question 504

Multiple Choice

The research method that allows for examining cause and effect relations is

• A)a case study
• B)a survey
• C)a correlational study
• D)an experiment

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Definitions:

Randomly Varying

Exhibiting changes that lack a specific pattern, direction, or expectation, occurring in a manner that cannot be predicted.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Variable Interval

A variable interval refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in behaviorist studies.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a set period of time has passed.