Causal Modeling Refers To

question 44

Multiple Choice

Causal modeling refers to:

• A) Causal comparative research
• B) Experimental research that involves social learning theory
• C) A form of explanatory research in which the researcher hypothesizes a causal model and then tests it empirically
• D) A form of descriptive research in which the researcher has no hypotheses or model

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Definitions:

Status

pertains to the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Group Members

Individuals who are part of a specific collection or assembly, sharing common goals, interests, or purposes within the group.

Confederates

Individuals who are part of an experiment but pretend to be participants, aiding in the research without the real participants' knowledge.