A Hobby:​

question 14

Multiple Choice

A hobby:​

• A) ​Has only a superficial connection to strengths
• B) ​According to most experts, should remain just that: a pleasurable pastime
• C) ​Is a legitimate area for strength-based assessment
• D) ​Is not strongly linked to treatment; however, it is a good segue into deeper areas of strength assessment

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experimental setup, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its effect on the dependent variable.

Confounded Variable

A factor other than the independent variable that might cause or influence the outcome of an experiment, potentially biasing the results.

Operational Definition

A description of a concept or variable in terms of the specific process or set of validation tests used to determine its presence and quantity.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, intended to be tested through research.