Nonexperimental or Correlational Studies

question 73

Multiple Choice

Nonexperimental or correlational studies

• A) can generate predictive information.
• B) are not usually useful because they can't lead to causal inferences.
• C) are not usually done anymore.
• D) involve the manipulation of independent variables.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or indirect, and is driven by various emotional and environmental factors.

Weapons Effect

The tendency for the presence of firearms to increase the likelihood of aggression, especially when people are frustrated.

Firearms

Weapons designed to launch one or more projectiles through the controlled explosion of propellants.

Frustration

A feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unmet needs or unresolved problems.