The Pattern and Parsimony Approach to Causation Is a Good

question 15

Multiple Choice

The pattern and parsimony approach to causation is a good example of which cycle in research?

• A) Journal-journalism cycle
• B) Basic-applied cycle
• C) Theory-data cycle
• D) Peer-review cycle
• E) They are all equally important

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Definitions:

Exemplar Model

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that individuals categorize objects and concepts based on comparisons to mental examples of similar instances.

Categorizing Concepts

The mental process of grouping objects, ideas, or information into classes or categories based on common characteristics or attributes.

Prototype Model

A way of thinking about concepts: Within each category, there is a best example—a prototype—for that category.

Concepts

Abstract ideas or mental symbols that are used to represent, organize, or understand objects, events, or thoughts based on common properties or characteristics.