Correlational Research

question 8

Multiple Choice

Correlational research:

• A)can indicate causality in either a positive or a negative direction.
• B)provides the most compelling evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
• C)can reveal the degree to which two factors are related or co-vary in a systematic way.
• D)has been banned by the American Psychological Association since the 1960s, but it is still allowed in other countries.

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Definitions:

Innocent People

Individuals who are not guilty of a crime or any wrongdoing for which they might be accused.

Critical Thinker

A person who engages in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information gathered from observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication.

Ethical Decision Making

The process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles.

Deflected

Redirected or turned away from an intended path or target, often used in the context of criticism, questions, or physical objects.