A Broad Issue That Is Investigated in Developmental Research Includes

question 214

Multiple Choice

A broad issue that is investigated in developmental research includes examining to what extent our development is the product of heredity or the product of the environment. This broad issue is called ___________.

• A)nature and nurture
• B)critical and sensitive periods
• C)continuity versus discontinuity
• D)stability versus change

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Definitions:

Threshold

The point or level at which something begins or changes; in economics, it might refer to the minimum level of stimulus to trigger a response.

Regression Discontinuity

A statistical technique used in econometrics and quantitative research to estimate the causal effect of a treatment by assigning a cutoff point and comparing outcomes on either side of that cutoff.

Experimental Protocol

A detailed plan outlining the procedure for carrying out a scientific experiment, including steps, materials, and methods to ensure reproducibility and validity.

Random Sample

A selection method where each member of a population has an equal chance of being included, used to ensure unbiased statistical results.