Researchers Who Want to Find the Best Explanation of a Phenomenon

question 77

Multiple Choice

Researchers who want to find the best explanation of a phenomenon when they have several rival hypotheses should ____.

• A) describe the correlation among the variables involved
• B) conduct controlled research using experimental methods
• C) conduct research in the real world instead of in a laboratory
• D) continue observing the phenomenon of interest until the best explanation becomes clear

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Flash Mob Protest

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Legal

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Employers and Employees

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