The First Step in Ensuring That a Hypothesis Is Properly

question 53

Multiple Choice

The first step in ensuring that a hypothesis is properly formulated and tested is to:

• A) draw together all the results of the previous steps to sketch out the study procedures
• B) consult the published research on the phenomenon of interest
• C) consider ethical issues in testing of the idea
• D) formalize ideas so that they can be tested in a scientific manner

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of their different angles, which contributes to depth perception.

Accommodation

Accommodation in psychology refers to cognitive process of adjusting one's mental schemas to incorporate new information from experiences.

Fovea

The fovea is a small, central pit composed of closely packed cones in the eye, responsible for sharp central vision necessary for activities like reading and driving.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, which adjusts the size of the pupil to regulate the amount of light entering the eye.