When Scientists Use an Organized Way to Answer a Question

question 70

Multiple Choice

When scientists use an organized way to answer a question and follow a predetermined series of steps when they conduct research, they are using what is BEST known as:

• A) the scientific method.
• B) an experiment.
• C) a psychological approach.
• D) the descriptive research process.

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Definitions:

Midrange

Theories or concepts that operate at an intermediate level of abstraction, bridging the gap between grand theories and specific empirical instances, often in the context of social sciences.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A phenomenon where an initially inaccurate expectation leads to actions that cause the expectation to come true, thereby confirming its own accuracy.

Outcome Expectancy

An individual's belief about the likelihood that a specific behavior or action will lead to a particular outcome.

Optimistic Bias

The tendency to believe that one is less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.