If an independent variable seems to affect a dependent variable in some way, this means that:
a. a causal relationship exists between the dependent and independent variable.
b. the theory relating to these variables is flawed.
c. a discrete variable relationship exists.
d. there may be a causal connection between the two variables.
d
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A) Munchausen Syndrome by proxy B) Neonaticide C) Elderly abuse D) Abusive head trauma
Laqueur (1997) has suggested that with $1 billion and 20 knowledgeable hackers, a single terrorist could shut down ________________________
a. the United States b. a whole city c. the world d. Wall Street
What can a researcher do to improve the external validity of a true experiment?
What will be an ideal response?
Warren is angry at Raymond because Raymond has been trying to date Warren's girlfriend Rachel. Late one night Warren sends Raymond an email that reads "Stay away from Rachel
If I catch you with her, I'll beat you to a bloody pulp!" The next day, Raymond opens his email and reads the message. He later shows it to Rachel, saying "Warren doesn't scare me. He is a big windbag. No way will he try to carry out his threat." Rachel, fearing the worst, takes the email to the police. The police officer would be correct in telling Rachel that Warren has committed: A) harassment. B) terroristic threat. C) assault by threat. D) no offense.