Social Psychologists Use Descriptive Research in Order to Describe

question 112

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists use descriptive research in order to describe

• A) associations between two or more variables of interest.
• B) people and their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
• C) the strength of an observed effect.
• D) cause-and-effect relationships between independent and dependent variables.

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Definitions:

Micrometer

A unit of length in the metric system equal to one millionth of a meter, also used as a device for precise measurements of small distances.

Nanometer

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter, often used to measure wavelengths of light and dimensions of molecules.

Picometer

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one trillionth of a meter, used to measure extremely small distances.

Nucleolus

Specialized structure in the cell nucleus formed from regions of several chromosomes; site of assembly of the ribosomal subunits.