Which One of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Role

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best summarizes the role of deduction and induction?

• A)Deduction is the preferred approach.
• B)Induction is the preferred approach.
• C)In practice, scientific inquiry involves an alternation between deduction and induction.
• D)In practice, scientific inquiry involves primarily one or the other approach.
• E)In practice, scientific inquiry involves the use of both at the same time.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetics

The study of the inherited underpinnings of behavioral characteristics.

Twin Studies

Research methodology involving the comparison of monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to study the relative contribution of genetics and environment to certain traits or disorders.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A famous projective test that uses an individual’s perception of inkblots to determine their personality.

Projective Test

A personality assessment test that presents individuals with an ambiguous stimulus and asks them to describe it or tell a story about it to project their own meaning onto the stimulus.