In Critically Evaluating a Media Report About a Psychological Finding

question 108

Multiple Choice

In critically evaluating a media report about a psychological finding or study, you should:

• A) remember that the terms correlation and causality mean the same thing.
• B) look for the elements of good research design, including operational definitions of the variables and the use of control groups.
• C) remember that some of the most compelling scientific evidence is anecdotal evidence.
• D) assume that the reporter understands all the details of the study.