Data Obtained from a True Experimental Design Provide the Best

question 57

Multiple Choice

Data obtained from a true experimental design provide the best way to determine that ______.

• A) the assessment of change in the independent variable is present
• B) showing the time ordering was not necessary
• C) all three criteria necessary for establishing a causal relationship has been shown
• D) there is no need for random assignment because the population was not random

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Definitions:

Natural Habitat

The original environment in which a plant, animal, or organism lives and grows best, without human intervention.

Instinct Concept

The inherent inclination of a living organism towards a particular complex behavior.

Motivated Behavior

Actions that are driven by internal needs or desires, often aimed at achieving a specific goal or fulfilling a need.

Instinct Theory

The view that behaviors are motivated by instincts, which are innate tendencies or biological forces that determine human actions.