Which of the Following Is an Example of Applied Research

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of applied research?

• A)A social psychologist who is interested in the components of self-concept
• B)An educational psychologist who looks for a way to increase math skills in 8-year-olds
• C)A personality psychologist who studies the difference between introverts and extroverts
• D)A cognitive psychologist who looks at the difference in problem-solving abilities of men and women

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Definitions:

Case Study

An in-depth investigation of a single subject, group, event, or community over a period of time, used in various disciplines to gather detailed information.

Accurate Predictions

refers to forecasts or expectations that are precisely correct or very close to the actual outcomes or results.

Correlated Variables

Two variables that show a statistical relationship, where changes in one variable are associated with changes in the other.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables change together.