Correlational Studies Are a Useful Starting Point for Generating Hypotheses

question 4

True/False

Correlational studies are a useful starting point for generating hypotheses about associations, but they are not the final word on risk factors for a disease.

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory focused on how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.

High Consensus

A situation where there is widespread agreement among members of a group or organization, often indicating uniformity of opinion or perspective.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of an observed behavior or outcome to factors outside the individual, such as the situation or other people.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Expectations about a situation or individual that elicit behaviors which make the prediction come true, reinforcing the original expectation.