It Would NOT Be Possible for a Researcher to Study

question 42

Multiple Choice

It would NOT be possible for a researcher to study creativity in an experiment if the researcher:

• A) had to rely on inferential statistics.
• B) did not account for the directionality problem.
• C) did not create an operational definition to measure creativity.
• D) did not measure event-related potential.

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research involving the collection of data, formulation of a hypothesis, experimentation, and validation or refutation of the hypothesis.

True Knowledge

Knowledge that is based on facts, evidence, and logical reasoning, widely accepted as accurate or true beyond reasonable doubt.

Operational Definition

A clear, specific description of a concept or variable in terms of the procedures or criteria used to measure or identify it in a research study.

Theoretical Terms

Concepts or vocabulary used within theoretical discussions or frameworks, often abstract and not directly observable.