Iyesha Reads a Journal Article Reporting a Study in Which

question 1

Multiple Choice

Iyesha reads a journal article reporting a study in which a small sample of women undertook tests of spatial ability at two points during their menstrual cycle. She decides to conduct a similar study using a larger sample of women. Iyesha is performing a ______.

• A) meta-analysis
• B) replication
• C) significance test
• D) correlation

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Definitions:

Perceiving

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to give meaning to their environment, involving recognition, identification, and understanding of the stimuli.

Describing

The act of giving a detailed account or explanation of the characteristics, qualities, or events.

Empirical Question

A question that can be answered through observation, experimentation, or other data gathering methods.

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A war between groups within the same country or state, often characterized by intense violence and lasting social and economic impact.