Ask the Experts Video 2: Keon West on Research Methods in PsychologyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 27 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:In the video, Dr. West defined and illustrated correlations and experiments. Choose an area/topic from social psychology and (1) provide your own example of a correlation that could be found, and be sure to address the issues regarding direction of influence, and third variables; (2) provide your own example of an experiment, and be sure to identify both the independent and dependent variable.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies.
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