Explain the Importance of Empirical Evidence

question 91

Short Answer

Explain the importance of empirical evidence.

Identify and apply appropriate methods of data collection for different research scenarios.

Understand the factors affecting response rates in surveys and strategies to improve them.

Differentiate between various types of data collection (e.g., survey, experiment, direct observation) and know when to apply each type.

Recognize the significance of controlling variables in experimental studies to determine causality.

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Definitions:

Wagner Act

Also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational U.S. law that established the rights of employees to engage in collective bargaining and union activities.

Supervisor's Actions

Behaviors and decisions taken by a supervisor or manager in the workplace, affecting the working conditions and employee morale.

Exclusive Representation

Legal authorization for a single labor union to represent all employees in a workplace or bargaining unit in negotiations with the employer, regardless of whether all employees are union members.

Wagner Act

U.S. legislation passed in 1935 that established the legal right for workers to join unions and engage in collective bargaining.