Which of the Following Is a Goal of Psychological Research

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a goal of psychological research?

• A)describe
• B)explain
• C)predict
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Participant

An individual who takes part in a study or experiment, providing data for researchers to analyze.

Equal Chance

The principle that each participant or subject in a study has an equal probability of being chosen for any given condition or treatment.

Confounding Variable

is an external factor in a research study that may affect the outcome of the experiment, leading to inaccurate conclusions if not controlled.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire, understand, and use knowledge, as well as to engage in abstract thinking and problem-solving.