The Philosophical Assumption That Objective Scientific Research Can Uncover True

question 15

Multiple Choice

The philosophical assumption that objective scientific research can uncover true cause-and-effect relationships in the world is known as:

• A)postpositivism.
• B)positivism.
• C)experimentation.
• D)realism.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the treatment or intervention being tested, used as a baseline to measure the effects of the treatment.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment whose experience is changed as part of the experiment.

Hypothetical Group

An imagined or theoretical group of individuals created for the purpose of discussion, analysis, or experimentation.

Reliable

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.