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1

______________ allows psychologists to gather information in a systematic fashion.
A)Common sense
B)Intuition
C)Statistics
D)The scientific method
2

To test an explanation about a phenomenon of interest, it must be stated in terms of a testable question known as a(n)
A)guess.
B)theory.
C)inquiry.
D)hypothesis.
3

'People in large groups are less likely to help someone in trouble than are people in small groups.' This statement is an example of a(n)
A)correlation.
B)theory.
C)conclusion.
D)hypothesis.
4

The second step in the scientific method is
A)carrying out the research.
B)designing an experiment.
C)formulating an explanation.
D)identifying a question of interest.
5

In his research on psychological factors affecting taste preferences, Professor Byrd determines whether taste is affected by a person's cultural background. For the final step of her research, Professor Byrd should
A)analyze and interpret her results.
B)specify a theory and hypothesis.
C)operationalize the hypothesis.
D)examine previous findings.





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