When Psychologist Kyle Conlon and His Colleagues Reviewed Previously Published

question 646

Multiple Choice

When psychologist Kyle Conlon and his colleagues reviewed previously published studies before beginning their own research on weight loss and noted that both goal-focused and achievement-focused approaches were popular, they were completing which step in the scientific method?

• A) making observations
• B) testing a hypothesis
• C) theory building
• D) defining the problem

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Definitions:

Sales Forecast

A projected calculation of future sales, often based on historical sales data, market trends, and economic conditions.

Growth

An increase in the economic value of a company or economy, often measured by variables such as income, sales, or GDP.

Sales

The total amount of goods or services that are sold within a particular period of time.

Operating Budget

A detailed projection of all estimated income and expenses based on forecasted sales revenue during a given period, usually a fiscal year.