What Is One of the Major Reasons That Psychologists Report

question 157

Multiple Choice

What is one of the major reasons that psychologists report results publicly?

• A) to comply with legal requirements
• B) to identify all the extraneous variables
• C) to allow researchers to replicate experiments
• D) to explain research results so that non-psychologists can understand them

Understand the concept of random selection and its importance in research.

Identify and explain different types of correlations between variables.

Recognize the importance of blinding participants in an experiment to prevent bias.

Define the terms "population" and "sample" in the context of a study.

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Definitions:

False

Refers to something that is not in accordance with truth or fact.

Hypotheses

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, subject to further investigation or testing.

Explanation

The act of making something clear or understandable, typically by describing the relevant structure, mechanism, or reasons.

Dental Hygiene

The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease.