Researchers have found that there is a high positive correlation between the number of cigarettes smoked per day and lung disease. This means that
a. cigarette smoking causes lung disease
b. people who do not smoke will not get lung disease
c. increases in numbers of cigarettes smoked is related to increases in incidence of lung disease
d. all of the above
c
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Which of the following issues is classified by your text as a theoretical concern?
a. Whether the systematic sources of variance measured by the test arise from the person or the setting b. Whether the test meets the ethical and legal standards for testing c. Whether the results of the test will be used to unfairly label the test taker d. Whether the test has adequate reliability, validity, and norms
Recently, Callie's calculus TA has started having Callie's class form small groups and work on solving problems, rather than just lecturing to them for the whole class session. Callie thinks that this method of teaching makes her think more deeply about the material than when she just sits and takes notes. Callie's TA is using __________ as an instructional method.
A. skill learning B. active learning C. insight learning D. instructional development
The experimental method allows for causal explanations and maximum control. However, a
major limitation of the experimental method is a. results cannot be replicated. b. generalizability. c. extraneous variables. d. certain variables cannot be ethically manipulated.
During the first half of the twentieth century, unethical research practices occurred in some clinical studies. This caused ________, which led diverse groups to become reluctant to participate in research
A) outrage by ethicists B) widespread regulation of research C) increased federal oversight D) a lack of trust