Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Scientific

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the scientific method?  

• A)The scientific method is a strict set of guidelines that psychologists have to adhere to when conducting research on human behavior. 
• B)The scientific method of research typically begins by testing a hypothesis. 
• C)Psychologists using the scientific method of research always confuse correlations-or associations-between research findings with cause and effect. 
• D)Psychologists are guided by principles of critical thinking as they try to draw conclusions from research evidence collected through the scientific method.

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