Strategies for Simplifying a Problem or for Guiding an Investigation

question 28

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Strategies for simplifying a problem or for guiding an investigation are known as heuristics.

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Definitions:

Factor-analysis

A statistical method used to identify underlying variables, or factors, that explain the pattern of correlations among multiple variables.

R Technique

A statistical method used in personality research to identify correlations among different personality traits or test items.

Behavioral Genetics

The study of the relationship between genetic or hereditary factors and personality traits.

Hereditary Factors

Genetic characteristics and traits that are passed from parents to offspring, influencing various aspects of biological and psychological development.