When Psychologists Systematically Observe and Record Behaviors as They Occur

question 208

Multiple Choice

When psychologists systematically observe and record behaviors as they occur in their natural settings, they are using a descriptive method called:

• A) case study survey research.
• B) meta-analysis.
• C) naturalistic observation.
• D) the experimental method.

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Definitions:

Simple Regression Analysis

Simple Regression Analysis is a statistical technique for estimating the relationship between a dependent variable and a single independent variable.

Simple Correlation Analysis

A statistical technique that measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two continuous variables.

Multiple Correlation Analysis

A statistical method used to understand the relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

Variables

Represent individual data points or attributes that can change and be measured or observed.