A Model Is Based on an Assumption That an Additional

question 25

Multiple Choice

A model is based on an assumption that an additional year of education increases a student's future wage by 20 percent.
-Refer to the scenario above.Which of the following statements is true of the model?

• A) The predictions of this model cannot be tested with data.
• B) The predictions of this model are accurate and will hold for all individuals.
• C) The predictions of this model can be applied to unlimited years of additional education.
• D) The model predicts that two additional years of education is likely to increase future earnings by 60 percent.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

The process by which researchers provide potential participants with all relevant information about a study before they agree to participate, ensuring that participation is voluntary.

Elaborate Deception

A method used in psychological research where detailed lies are told to participants to manipulate their behavior without them being aware of the true purpose of the experiment.

Ethical Issues

Moral challenges that arise in the conduct of research or professional practice, necessitating considerations of right and wrong.

Cognitive Variables

are factors that influence cognitive processes, such as perception, memory, and reasoning, including attention, executive function, and working memory.