The hypothetico-deductive method relies on:
a. A method for observing any naturally occurring phenomena in social science.
b. A process of stating formal hypotheses and subjecting them to empirical tests to establish whether a theory is true or totally false.
c. A test involving a detective using a magnifying glass to establish whether a theory is true or totally false.
d. A single test of a formal observation to establish whether a theory is totally true or totally false.
b. A process of stating formal hypotheses and subjecting them to empirical tests to establish whether a theory is true or totally false.
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A) the number of items recalled B) the noise level during the encoding task C) the time interval between encoding and recall D) the probability of being assigned to the two groups
Studies has shown that tricyclics have caused
A. manic episodes in the elderly. B. severe weight loss in adolescents. C. sudden death in children. D. all of these are correct
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a. classical conditioning. b. operant conditioning. c. neutral conditioning d. a conditioned stimulus.
Dr. Cavanaugh examines the relationship between the trait of hardiness and senior citizens' compliance with medication regimes. However, the hardiness measure he uses is based on college students. Based on this information, which of the following is the most apparent weakness of Dr. Cavanaugh's study?
A. the validity of the hardiness measure B. the generalizability of compliance C. the norming of the hardiness measure D. the reliability of the hardiness measure