The primary advantage of experimental research over correlational research is that experiments:
a. are easier to conduct than correlational studies
b. use descriptive statistics rather than inferential statistics
c. can determine cause-effect relationships
d. involve more natural behavior than correlational studies
C
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c. CD is almost always preceded by ODD. d. ODD is almost always preceded by CD.
Boys begin to outperform girls on many types of visuospatial tasks starting at age 8 or 9.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a) a case study b) a representative sample c) a single-blind study d) a naturalistic observation
At a hockey game, Aneesha notices three people sitting next to each other who are all wearing the same team jerseys and who all jump up and cheer at the same time. When the game ends, Aneesha notices that these three people all walk toward the south entrance, moving at about the same speed. In this example, which perceptual cue did not contribute to Aneesha's perception of these three people as a group?
A. Proximity B. Continuity C. Similarity D. Common fate