What Does the Term Research Design Refer To

question 1

Multiple Choice

What does the term research design refer to?

• A) A systematic summary of previously conducted research related to the proposed study
• B) A diagram of the causal logic of the proposed study
• C) The overall logic of the research project, including what observational method will be used
• D) A statement of the underlying theory and how it is applied

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions and disorders.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for psychological disorders that involve interventions into biological functioning, such as medication or surgery.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are distressing, disruptive, and/or impairing in terms of daily functioning.

Double-Blind Procedure

An experimental method in which both the participants and the researchers are unaware of who is receiving the treatment versus the control, to prevent bias.