Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Scientific

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the scientific method?

• A)The scientific method is a strict set of guidelines that psychologists must adhere to when conducting research on human behavior.
• B)The scientific method of research begins by testing a hypothesis.
• C)Psychologists using the scientific method of research always confuse correlations-or associations-between research findings with cause and effect.
• D)Psychologists are guided by principles of critical thinking as they try to draw conclusions from research evidence collected through the scientific method.

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