Scientists Estimate That Only 0

question 24

True/False

Scientists estimate that only 0.014 percent of the earth's water is readily available for human use.

Comprehend the definitions and roles of independent and dependent variables in research.

Recognize the importance of theoretical perspective in shaping research questions.

Identify the relationship between research methods and theoretical perspective.

Describe the various methods by which data can be collected in social research.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

A spontaneous, innate response to a stimulus that happens without any previous conditioning or learning.

Operant Conditioning

An approach to education that utilizes incentives and penalties to shape behavior.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual alters behavior due to the association of actions with punishments or rewards.

Classical Conditioning

The process of learning where, through continuous pairing, a reaction initially provoked by the second of two stimuli is eventually provoked by the first stimulus.