How Do Findings in the Social Sciences Differ from Those

question 35

Multiple Choice

How do findings in the social sciences differ from those in the physical sciences?

• A) Findings in the social sciences are constant and stable, while findings in the physical sciences are not.
• B) Findings in the social sciences are intuitive, while findings in the physical sciences are scholastic.
• C) Findings in the social sciences are variable, while findings in the physical sciences are specific.
• D) Findings in the social sciences rarely result in "laws," while findings in the physical sciences more often do so.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the behavioural response on measures the researchers hypothesize would be affected by the manipulation of the independent variable.

MMPI-II

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2; a psychological assessment that evaluates personality traits and psychopathology, commonly used for diagnosing mental illnesses.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.