The Research Method That Allows for Examining Cause and Effect

question 504

Multiple Choice

The research method that allows for examining cause and effect relations is

• A)a case study
• B)a survey
• C)a correlational study
• D)an experiment

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Definitions:

External Locus

A belief that control over one's life events and outcomes is primarily exercised by external forces or circumstances.

Achievement Tests

Standardized tests designed to measure an individual's level of skill, accomplishment, or knowledge in a specific area.

Locus of Control

The degree to which individuals believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces having that control.

Generalized Expectancies

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief or expectation that their behavior can lead to certain outcomes, regardless of the specific situation.