What Is One of the Purposes of Pilot Work

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is one of the purposes of pilot work?

• A) To determine whether the hypothesis of the investigation is true
• B) To learn how to manipulate the independent variable effectively
• C) To test in a preliminary way the extent to which the findings can be generalized to other populations
• D) To ensure that all participants react the same way to the manipulation

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Definitions:

American Psychiatric Association

A professional organization of psychiatrists dedicated to ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.

Complex Development Disorder

A category of mental health and developmental conditions that impair personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning, characterized by multifaceted developmental challenges.

Epidemiologist

A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations, aiming to control and prevent health problems and outbreaks.

Social Disease Patterns

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