A hypothesis is an assumption or a best guess that
a. becomes a selection factor in research. c. is accepted if it is popular.
b. can be tested by gathering evidence. d. provides an operational definition.
B
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The group of people you select to be in your study is the ____
a. sample b. population c. theoretical population d. accessible population
Hannah has developed a scale for assessing social interaction among children with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. She decides to look at the interrelationships among the items in the test. Hannah is assessing ____ reliability
a. inter-rater b. test-retest c. parallel-forms d. internal consistency
Gail conducts an experiment that may produce harmful effects. To protect her subjects, after the experiment has been completed, she thoroughly explains the purpose of the experiment, and helps subjects deal with possible doubts or guilt arising from their behaviors in the experiment. Gail is going through the process of:
a. random selection c. introspection b. statistical procedures d. debriefing
Releasing hormones are synthesized in the ____ and released in the ____.
A. anterior pituitary; bloodstream B. hypothalamus; anterior pituitary C. hypothalamus; posterior pituitary D. posterior pituitary; hypothalamus