The Goal of Science That Involves the Manipulation of Antecedent

question 97

Multiple Choice

The goal of science that involves the manipulation of antecedent conditions to affect behavior is called:

• A)control.
• B)explanation.
• C)prediction.
• D)disconfirmation.

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Definitions:

Variability

The degree to which data points in a statistical distribution or dataset differ from each other.

Distribution of Data

The way values in a dataset are spread or dispersed, showcasing patterns that can include normal, skewed, or uniform distributions.

Variable

Any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or quantified, which may change across different conditions or over time.

Cumulative Percent

The percentage that represents the cumulative total of a data set up to a certain threshold, often used in statistical analysis.