In Order to Test the Hypothesis That Premarital Education Enhances

question 620

Multiple Choice

In order to test the hypothesis that premarital education enhances marital quality, Dr. Stanley should first:

• A) conduct pseudoscientific research.
• B) use naturalistic observation to observe happily married couples.
• C) operationally define the terms premarital education and marital quality.
• D) avoid operational definitions because they reflect preconceived ideas and biases.

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