By Testing Their Predictions with the Observational Method of Science

question 125

Multiple Choice

By testing their predictions with the observational method of science, psychologists are using a(n)

• A) correlation coefficient.
• B) empirical approach.
• C) standard deviation.
• D) independent variable.

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Definitions:

Task Forces

Special groups formed temporarily to focus on addressing a specific issue or to perform a particular task or activity.

Temporarily Organized

Refers to a group or project set up for a limited time period to achieve a specific goal, after which it may be disbanded.

Punctuated Equilibrium

A theory in evolutionary biology suggesting that species evolve rapidly during short periods of radical change, punctuating long periods of minimal change.

Five Phases

Typically refers to a series of steps or stages in a particular process or model, though the specific context can vary widely.