Select One of the Following Statements About Research Methods That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Select one of the following statements about research methods that is incorrect.

• A) A survey gives us information about a large number of people.
• B) A case study provides information about one person.
• C) The experiment suggests cause-and-effect relationships.
• D) A correlation shows us cause-and-effect relationships.

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Definitions:

Early Childhood Experiences

Events and interactions during the early years of life that significantly influence an individual's development, personality, and behavior patterns.

Phineas Gage

A famous case from the 19th century of a railroad construction foreman who survived a severe brain injury that dramatically changed his personality and behavior, contributing to the understanding of the brain's role in personality and behavior.

Case Study

A research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a particular case (e.g., individual, group, or event) within its real-world context.

Goal Of Description

The primary purpose or intent behind describing a process, condition, concept, or object, often aimed at providing clarity, understanding, or instruction.