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Chapter 1. Scientific American: Psychology

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1.1 Quiz

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The scientific method allows researchers to collect empirical evidence. Which of the following terms is the best synonym for the word “empirical?”

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The scientific method consists of several steps that progress in a sequence. The first step in that sequence is to:

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Dr. Segal predicted that identical twins would cooperate more and compete less than fraternal twins when performing a joint task. She and her colleagues videotaped sets of identical and fraternal twins working together on puzzles, and then rated the children’s behavior using measures of cooperative behavior. How should she determine if her hypothesis was correct?

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Why is the scientific method considered to be a “cyclical” process?

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Which of the following is not part of the process of developing a hypothesis?

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Jared has been trying to come up with a research question for his senior thesis. He asks his psychology instructor for recommendations. She suggests all of the following except:

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