A Scientific Theory ____

question 101

Multiple Choice

A scientific theory ____.

• A) is typically a gross oversimplification
• B) rarely has a basis in experimentation
• C) provides a summary to guide thinking
• D) has no practical, real-life importance

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Definitions:

Research Design

A structured plan that outlines how a study will be conducted to investigate a particular problem or hypothesis.

Quasi-Experiment

An empirical study that appears to involve some, but incomplete, experimental control (e.g., through nonrandom assignment of participants to conditions).

Clinical Interview

A research paradigm in which an investigator begins by asking participants a series of open-ended questions but follows up on the responses with specific questions that have been prepared in advance.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.