Which Research Method Allows Psychologists to Observe Behavior Without the Artificiality

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which research method allows psychologists to observe behavior without the artificiality of the experimental method?

• A)naturalistic observation
• B)surveys and polls
• C)web-based research
• D)matched group design

Understand the role of demographic, geographic, and health behavior data in epidemiological research.

Recognize the importance of research design in epidemiological studies.

Recognize the importance of identifying variables in disease causation and prevention.

Comprehend the significance of screening tests' sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values.

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Definitions:

Volume

The volume of space taken up by an object or material.

Volume Increases

A physical change where the amount of space that a substance or object occupies becomes larger.

Temperature

A measure of the thermal energy of a substance, indicative of how hot or cold the substance is.

Kinetic-Molecular Theory

A theory that explains the properties of gases in terms of the motion of very small particles, considering their collisions as perfectly elastic.