After Reading Chapter 2 (Research Methods),what Would You Say to a President

question 45

Multiple Choice

After reading Chapter 2 (Research Methods) ,what would you say to a president who proudly takes credit for the following events happening during his term: lowering the deficit,reducing crime,and increasing literacy?

• A)"It's clear you were effective-you have my vote!"
• B)"Correlation does not mean causation."
• C)"Did you sample the entire population?"
• D)"Archival data are often suspect."

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Definitions:

Strange Situation

A research method used in developmental psychology to assess attachment styles in infants by observing their behavior.

Predictive

Pertaining to the ability or act of forecasting future events or behaviors based on current or past information.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being organized, thorough, and responsible.

Avoidant Attachment Style

Avoidant attachment style is a pattern of attachment in which an individual maintains emotional distance in relationships and often appears independent and self-sufficient.