The Key to Understanding How Scientific Discoveries Work Lies in What

question 35

Multiple Choice

The key to understanding how scientific discoveries work lies in what basic truth about scientist (or investigator) behavior?

• A) Scientist behavior can be examined using the same experimental tools as any other behavior
• B) Scientist behavior should only be measured and analyzed by other scientists
• C) Scientist behaviors are too complex for measurement
• D) Scientist behaviors are not relevant and should not be measured

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Definitions:

Ethical Violation

A breach of moral principles within a professional context, usually violating established codes of conduct.

Covert Observation

A research method where the subject(s) are unaware they are being observed to gather unbiassed and natural behavior.

Nonparticipant Observation

A research method in which the observer does not interact with the subjects during the observation period.

Internet Research

Research conducted via the internet, which includes collecting information online or conducting studies that utilize online tools.