Which of the Following Is the Most Critical Problem in Drawing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most critical problem in drawing causal inferences based on the natural groups design?

• A)establishing covariation.
• B)correlating participants' characteristics and their performance.
• C)specifying the direction of the potential causal relationship.
• D)eliminating plausible alternative causes for the obtained relationship.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

Giving potential participants enough information about a study to enable them to choose whether they wish to participate.

Research Participants

Research participants are individuals who take part in scientific studies, providing data or undergoing certain procedures for the purposes of research.

Empirical Approach

A method of inquiry that relies on direct observation and experimentation to gather evidence and knowledge.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the systematic study of psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.