Instead of Outlining a Hypothesis, a Researcher Decides to Look

question 18

Multiple Choice

Instead of outlining a hypothesis, a researcher decides to look at the data and then come up with a hypothesized relationship. This process of deducing themes and patterns as one goes through the data is indicative of a(n) :

• A)predictive analysis.
• B)deductive analysis.
• C)inductive analysis.
• D)selective analysis.
• E)reductive analysis.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way of uncovering subconscious thoughts and feelings.

Dream Analysis

A psychological technique for interpreting the content of dreams to uncover underlying motives or meanings.

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Horney's theory on ten specific needs that individuals overemphasize due to anxiety from interpersonal relationships, which can lead to neurosis if unchecked.

Late Childhood

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