Researchers Have Demonstrated That the Way a Question Is Phrased

question 356

Multiple Choice

Researchers have demonstrated that the way a question is phrased can affect how people respond.This reveals that

• A) we tend to generalize from samples that we observe.
• B) correlation does not prove causation.
• C) the words used can reflect values.
• D) an experiment manipulates a factor to determine its effect.

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Definitions:

Research Hypothesis

A statement positing a relationship between variables or indicating differences among groups, which the research is designed to test.

Confirmation

The process of verifying that a theory, hypothesis, or finding is accurate and reliable through additional observation or experimentation.

Probability

The likelihood or chance of an event occurring, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Statistic

A numerical value that describes a characteristic of a sample of data, which can be used to estimate a population parameter.