Which of the Following Is an Example of Empirical Research

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of empirical research?

• A) determining whether Cupid causes people to fall in love
• B) measuring how quickly the Sandman causes children to fall asleep
• C) investigating whether the Easter Bunny is more likely to leave pink or blue eggs
• D) assessing whether increased water consumption leads to clearer skin

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Definitions:

Culture-explicit

A term that may refer to practices, expressions, or methodologies that are distinctly identified with or informative of a specific culture, making cultural assumptions and contexts clear.

Multiple Regression

A statistical technique that assesses the relationship between a dependent variable and multiple independent variables.

Predictor Variables

Variables in research that are used to predict or forecast the outcome of another variable of interest.

Person-Centered Approaches

Therapeutic methodologies that emphasize the importance of understanding individuals within their unique context and respecting their autonomy and decision making.