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jasdeep_brar

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A study abstract includes the following statement: There was a negative relationship between infants with difficult behavioral styles and maternal involvement. The most accurate interpretation of the statement is what?
 
  a. The more difficult the infant was, the more involved the mother was.
  b. The more difficult the infant was, the less involved the mother was.
  c. The less difficult the infant was, the less involved the mother was.
  d. There was no relationship between infant behavior and maternal involvement.

Question 2

A comparison study investigating the levels of depression in blind and sighted adolescents does not use a hypothesis. Does the lack of a hypothesis in this study represent a weakness? Why or why not?
 
  a. Not a weakness; study is descriptive
  b. Not a weakness; study is quasi-experimental
  c. Is a weakness; study is descriptive
  d. Is a weakness; study is quasi-experimental



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Rilsmarie951

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A This is a positive variable relationship and does not match the abstract statement.
B The statement involves an inverse relationship; more infant difficulty, less maternal involvement.
C This is a positive variable relationship and does not match the abstract statement.
D This is a statement of no relationship between variables and does not match the abstract statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A The title suggests a descriptive study, and a hypothesis is not necessary.
B The study title is descriptive comparative and is not quasi-experimental.
C A hypothesis is not necessary for a descriptive study.
D The study is nonexperimental, so a hypothesis is not necessary.




jasdeep_brar

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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