Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Question

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a question that could be answered using a correlational study?

• A) Does a new drug cause an improvement in memory for nonsense syllables?
• B) Are socioeconomic and educational levels related to family size?
• C) Do high school grades resemble college grades?
• D) Is there a relationship between increases in rainfall levels and declines in crime rates?

Identify the effects of amnesia and other memory disorders on personal identity and daily functioning.

Understand the implications of memory research for educational and mnemonic practices.

Explain how memory is influenced by attention, including the effects of saccadic eye movements.

Understand the factors influencing dropout rates from exercise programs.

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Definitions:

Unit of Analysis

The primary entity that is being analyzed in a study, which can range from individuals to groups or whole societies.

Semantics

The branch of linguistics concerned with the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences in language.

Characters

Symbols used in writing that represent sounds or ideas, or individuals in a story, play, or other narrative works.

Messages

Units of communication intended to convey information, ideas, or feelings from one entity to another.