What is empirical research?

a) Scientific studies
b) Autobiographies
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explain adult development in terms of ‘stability and change' and ‘stages and continuity'
c) Personal experiences
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explain adult development in terms of ‘stability and change' and ‘stages and continuity'
d) Common knowledge
Consider This: This type of research is objective.
LO 1.1: Explain adult development in terms of ‘stability and change' and ‘stages and continuity'


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a. Using analysis of variance b. Using correlation c. Constructing a confidence interval d. Calculating the standard error of measurement

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