Devonte Is a Graduate Student in Developmental Psychology and Is

question 196

Multiple Choice

Devonte is a graduate student in developmental psychology and is preparing to conduct a study on rates of substance abuse among college students. Which step in the scientific method will Devonte need to start with?

• A)Design a study to collect relevant data.
• B)Recruit participants.
• C)Formulate a specific question that can be tested.
• D)Analyze the data to arrive at conclusions.

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Definitions:

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both either increase or decrease together, showing a direct association.

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol consumption refers to the drinking of alcoholic beverages and can range from light use to heavy drinking or alcohol dependence.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the characteristics of the larger group from which it is drawn.

Volunteer Bias

A bias in research outcomes that occurs due to differences between those who choose to participate in studies and those who do not.