An archaeologist discovers new evidence suggesting humans inhabited a particular area long before it was originally believed. Because these results are so novel, if the archaeologist is critically thinking, she should first:
A) critically evaluate the work of other archaeologists who argue the opposite.
B) contact archaeologists who share her views and ask them to evaluate her evidence.
C) begin writing a book on her findings.
D) look for additional evidence that humans inhabited the area which may still be missing.
D) look for additional evidence that humans inhabited the area which may still be missing.
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a. the proportion of time raters agree exactly. b. the proportion of agreement beyond chance agreement. c. whether certain diagnoses are used disproportionately. d. whether a clinician is equally accurate with all diagnoses.
To examine the impact of mood on prosocial behavior, Leila has participants watch a video intended to put them in either a positive or neutral mood before asking them to make a donation to a fictitious charity. What is the dependent variable in this study?
a. the participants' mood b. watching a happy or sad video c. the participants in the study d. whether or not a donation is made to charity
After a stressful day on the job, men respond by________ (Repetti & Wood, 1997)
a. stopping by the bar for a drink b. hunting and fishing c. hanging out with friends d. wanting to be alone and often fight with their spouses and kids
Five thousand parents have been randomly selected from across the United States and will be asked a series of 20 well-chosen questions regarding their discipline techniques. These parents will be participating in which type of research study?
a. case study b. clinical method c. survey d. correlational study