Positively Related Variables Change Such That as the Value of One

question 122

Multiple Choice

Positively related variables change such that as the value of one variable

• A)decreases,the value of the other variable increases.
• B)decreases,the value of the other variable decreases.
• C)decreases,the value of the other variable remains the same.
• D)increases,the value of the other variable decreases.
• E)increases,the value of the other variable remains the same.

Identify and differentiate between the seven major purposes of research.

Understand the concepts of constructs in communication research.

Recognize the significance of academic journals in disseminating research findings.

Distinguish between description and explanation in research contexts and their application in studying communication.

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Definitions:

Novelty

The state or quality of being new, original, or unusual, often stimulating interest or attention.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior increasing is enhanced by rewarding a positive outcome immediately following that behavior.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming unpopular students for all types of negative classroom outcomes and behaviors.

Positive Peer Pressure

Influence from peers that leads an individual to make healthy, beneficial decisions due to the positive examples or encouragement from others.