Catherine Is Taking a Research Methods Class in Which the Semester

question 23

Multiple Choice

Catherine is taking a research methods class in which the semester project involves conducting original research.Catherine is interested in finding out if viewing particular television programs has an impact on behaviour.She wants to see if children are more likely to engage in aggressive behaviour after they watch television shows that exhibit violent images.Catherine's tentative prediction is what scientists refer to as __________.

• A)an operational definition
• B)a hypothesis
• C)reliability
• D)validity

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Definitions:

Subcontracting

The practice of assigning or outsourcing parts of the contractual work to third parties, often to leverage specialized skills or achieve cost efficiencies.

Inventory

The goods or materials a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale or production.

Aggregate Planner

A tool or process used to determine the optimum levels of production, inventory, and workforce required to meet forecasted demand while minimizing costs.

Basic Strategies

Fundamental approaches or methods applied in planning and decision-making to achieve desired business outcomes or objectives.