Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Scientific Method Are

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the scientific method are true? Check all that apply.

• A) Deductive reasoning is used to form a hypothesis.
• B) Observations are used to form a hypothesis.
• C) Experiments need to be repeatable.
• D) The control and experimental groups are identical except for one variable.
• E) The response variable is also known as the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains reinforcing qualities through being linked with a primary reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulant that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the introduction of a pleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

An incentive that, when given following an action, enhances the probability of the action occurring again.