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londonang

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In the research on how change in our lives affects us, Holmes and Rahe (1967) asked participants to indicate the types of change experienced,
 
  then the researchers added the point values of the various experiences to generate a total score reflecting the level of change. This total score reflects
  a. the independent variable.
  b. the representative sample.
  c. the hypothetical construct.
  d. the operational definition of change.

Question 2

If a researcher wanted to see if people in a good mood are more likely to assist others who need help, he or she could set up a situation where a participant would find a dollar on the ground, then see if that person helped somebody in need.
 
  In this study, finding the money would be
  a. a hypothetical construct.
  b. the dependent variable.
  c. the operational definition of good mood.
  d. the validity measurement.


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whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


londonang

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Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thank you


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No problem :)


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