A Research Method That Involves Selecting Matched Groups of Subjects

question 78

Multiple Choice

A research method that involves selecting matched groups of subjects, giving them different treatments, controlling unrelated factors and checking for differences in group responses, in order to understand cause- and- effect relationships is known as:

• A) exploratory research.
• B) observational research.
• C) ethnographic research.
• D) causal research.
• E) experimental research.

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Definitions:

Cultural Differences

Variations in the norms, values, behaviors, and practices among different groups, often related to geographical regions, nationalities, or ethnic backgrounds.

Treatments

Medical or psychological interventions designed to relieve or heal a disorder, illness, or condition.

Psychoanalytic Model

A theoretical approach that seeks to explain personality, motivation, and psychological disorders by focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior.

Social Skills

Abilities necessary to behave in a socially acceptable manner and to effectively communicate with others, including both verbal and non-verbal communication.