If a Researcher Finds That There Is a Correlation Between

question 114

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds that there is a correlation between secondhand smoke and children's asthma, he knows for SURE that:

• A) secondhand smoke causes children's asthma.
• B) secondhand smoke does not cause children's asthma.
• C) children exposed to smoke in utero often get asthma.
• D) asthma and secondhand smoke have some relationship.

Appreciate the challenges of experimental research in human development.

Distinguish between different types of experiments and research methodologies.

Assess ethical considerations in psychological research.

Understand the challenges and considerations in different research designs (longitudinal, cross-sectional, sequential).

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Definitions:

Parental Property

Assets and possessions owned by one's parents, often discussed in the context of inheritance and family law.

Dowry

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage, traditionally in many cultures.

American Indian Group

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, often referred to as Native Americans, with diverse cultures, languages, and histories.

Families Established

The process or event in which individuals come together to form a family unit, typically marked by marriage, birth, or adoption.