Which of the Following Should a Researcher Do in Order

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should a researcher do in order to infer causality?

• A) recognize the presence of alternative plausible explanations for the results
• B) establish a sequence of events
• C) measure the concomitant variation between the cause and the effect
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Rectal

Related to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.

Pasteurization

A heat treatment process applied to food and drinks to kill harmful microorganisms and extend shelf life without significantly altering the taste or nutritional value.

Sterilizing (Autoclave)

A process of killing all microorganisms, including spores, on tools or equipment by using high pressure and steam in a device known as an autoclave.

Boiling

The rapid vaporization of a liquid when it is heated to its boiling point.