A researcher measures a qualitative, continuous variable. Is this possible? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


No. A qualitative variable can only be discrete.

Psychology

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Regarding the affectional needs of infants, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. A baby's affectional needs are every bit as important as more obvious needs for food, water, and physical care. b. Creating a bond of trust and affection between the infant and at least one other person is a key event during the first year of life. c. Giving the child too much attention during the first year or two of life can result in the child becoming "spoiled" and dependent on the parents and should be avoided. d. A baby's later capacity to experience warm and loving relationships as an adult may depend on the parents providing for their infant's affectional needs.

Psychology

One trait that illustrates the principle of codominance is

a. AB blood type. b. Down syndrome. c. color blindness. d. diabetes.

Psychology

Learning by watching the behavior of another person, or model, is known as ________ learning.

A. perceptual B. tangential C. observational D. latent

Psychology

Scientific skepticism refers to the idea that

A. scientists accept explanations for phenomena as "true" until research is completed. B. scientists automatically assume that common-sense interpretations of phenomena could not be true. C. scientists do not trust anything or anyone. D. claims about phenomena should be tested and claims that are untestable should be rejected.

Psychology