Suppose a researcher wanted to test a causal model explaining ...

[deesands]

Suppose a researcher wanted to test a causal model explaining smoking habits in teenagers. The statistical procedure he or she could use would be:
 
  A) Multiple regression
  B) Path analysis
  C) Factor analysis
  D) Discriminate analysis

Question 2

When doing a literature review, what type of information will a researcher undertaking a new study find as an undesirable attribute?
 
  A) Available research findings
  B) Descriptions of an expert's opinions about the phenomenon
  C) How the variables of interest have been operationally defined in prior studies
  D) What research approaches have been used to study similar problems

[Mholman93]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B

[deesands]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[olderstudent]

Gracias!