Chapter 3. Research Methods

3.1 Section Title

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Video: Research Methods

This video clip provides an excellent overview of how researchers use the scientific method to investigate health behaviors.
The topics discussed include naturalistic observation, surveys, case studies, independent variables, dependent variables, random assignment, hypotheses, cause-effect relationships, experimental groups, and control groups.

After you've watched the video, click the link below to answer questions about what you've learned.

Question 3.1

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Question 3.2

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Question 3.3

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Question 3.4

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Question 3.5

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