Which of the Following Research Situations Best Represent an Example

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research situations best represent an example of correlational research?

• A)A psychologist administers to his participants a mood questionnaire and collects their demographics data and then looks at the relationship between the variables he considered.
• B)A psychologist administers to her participants either 3 mg of sugar or 8 mg of sugar and then asks them to complete a mood questionnaire.She will subsequently examine if sugar had an effect on participant's mood.
• C)A psychologist collects data on delinquent behavior and relates it with high self-esteem.
• D)A psychologist collects data on delinquent behavior and relates it with overachievement.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecies

Expectations about a subject that cause the subject to act in ways that confirm the expectations.

Adult Personality

The culmination of personality development over an individual's lifetime, showcasing stable psychological traits.

Unity of Direction

A principle that all members of an organization should work towards the same objectives in a coordinated manner.

Inventory Modelling

The mathematical method or system used to manage and optimize stock levels, costs, and supply chain operations.