Which of the Following Is a Way for Researchers to Rule

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way for researchers to rule out alternative directions of causality?

• A)conduct a longitudinal study
• B)conduct a cross-sectional study
• C)conduct a true experiment
• D)both A and C

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Definitions:

Imprisonment

The confinement of an individual by the state as a punishment for committing a crime.

Self-Incrimination

The act of exposing oneself to prosecution by making statements or producing evidence that can be used as an admission of guilt.

Verbal Testimony

Evidence provided orally by a witness during a trial or hearing.

Fifth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals against self-incrimination, ensures due process of law, and provides other protections against government abuses.