The third step in the scientific method is to
a. collect data to test the hypothesis.
b. identify a question of scientific interest.
c. form a hypothesis.
d. choose a research method and a research design.
D
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A. Analytic introspection B. Measuring reaction times C. Operant conditioning D. Classical conditioning
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a. people who are 25 at the time to report on their current symptoms. b. people who are 26 at the time to report on symptoms from 1 year ago. c. people who are 30 at the time to report on symptoms from 5 years ago. d. an equal number from each of the above groups.
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