Researchers Who Want to Test Causal Hypotheses About a Set

question 18

Multiple Choice

Researchers who want to test causal hypotheses about a set of relationships involving age and other variables are likely to use which specific type of design?

• A) Cross-sequential.
• B) Structural equation model.
• C) Quasi-experimental.
• D) Correlational.

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Definitions:

Observation

Observation involves carefully watching, listening, and noting the phenomena or behavior studied as a method of gathering information for analysis.

Imitation

The act of copying the behavior, actions, or expressions of another individual.

Infant's Development

The physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur in human infants from birth to the end of the infant stage, roughly around age 2.

Bayley Scales

A series of standardized tests primarily used to assess the developmental functioning of infants and toddlers.