What Do Quantitative Researchers Do

question 10

Multiple Choice

What do quantitative researchers do?

• A) conduct the study in abbreviated ways
• B) believe the world is stable and can be measured
• C) use holistic description
• D) analyze via thick description

Describe the theoretical foundations of emotion and motivation.

Define key psychological concepts related to sensation seeking and specific personality traits.

Articulate the relationship between physiological processes and psychological states.

Understand the genetic and biological underpinnings of sexual orientation.

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Definitions:

Maximin Strategy

A decision-making rule used in game theory and statistics to maximize the minimum gain that can be achieved.

Dominant Strategy

In game theory, a strategy that is best for a player regardless of the strategies chosen by other players in the game.

Nash Equilibria

A concept in game theory where no player can gain by unilaterally changing their strategy, indicating a balance where each player's strategy is optimal given the other players' strategies.

Maximin Strategy

A strategy in decision-making which aims to maximize the minimum gain that can be earned, focusing on the worst-case scenario.