Naturalistic Observation, Laboratory Observation, the Case Study Method, and Survey

question 190

Multiple Choice

Naturalistic observation, laboratory observation, the case study method, and survey research share which of the following features?

• A) They are only used in basic research situations.
• B) None are successful in helping us understand behaviour.
• C) They all find the causal reasons for why behaviours occur.
• D) They describe rather than identify causes of behaviour.

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Definitions:

Spectral Information

Refers to data obtained from measuring the response of a sample to varied wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, used extensively in analysis and identification of compounds.

Carboxylic Acids

Organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group (-COOH), which imparts acidic properties to the molecule.

Resonance Stabilization

A concept in chemistry where the bonding in molecules or ions can be shown by several equivalent electron dot structures (resonance structures), leading to a stabilization of the molecule.

Carboxylate Ion

A negatively charged ion (anion) that results from the deprotonation of a carboxylic acid's hydroxyl group.