Which Statement Would Be the Most Legitimate Criticism of the Study

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which statement would be the most legitimate criticism of the study of the Big Five conducted by Srivastava and colleagues (2003) ?

• A)The sample was not large enough.
• B)The use of Internet sites provides a non-representative sample.
• C)They drew cause-and-effect conclusions based on correlational data.
• D)You cannot generalize on the basis of case study data.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The action of retreating or removing oneself from a particular situation, often used in the context of social withdrawal or substance withdrawal.

Methamphetamine

A powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, known for its euphoric effect.

Low Birth Weight

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Teratogen

Any agent that can cause developmental malformations (birth defects) or abnormalities in a developing fetus when exposure occurs during pregnancy.