« previous next »

Author Question: Two research studies that investigate the same phenomenon may lead to very different results because ... (Read 50 times)

gonzo233

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jun 20, 2018
Two research studies that investigate the same phenomenon may lead to very different results because
 
  a. researchers often do not collaborate because they want acknowledgment of being the first to document a phenomenon.
  b. different research participants usually behave differently in different places, even with identical experimental manipulations.
  c. results may differ when different types stimulus materials are used.
  d. psychological research is so variable that it is difficult for researchers to get similar results.

Question 2

A researcher who is investigating whether two variables are associated may measure the variables as they occur, without manipulating them. Such an approach would be
 
  a. qualitative.
  b. experimental.
  c. longitudinal.
  d. correlational.


iceage

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

c

Answer to Question 2

d


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Actions of glucagon in liver that lead to a rise in blood glucose Actions of glucagon in liver that lead to a rise in blood glucose
Gingivitis causes redness and swelling of the gums and can lead to more serious gum disease Gingivitis causes redness and swelling of the gums and can lead to more serious gum disease
F1 and F2 results of Mendel’s dihybrid crosses F1 and F2 results of Mendel’s dihybrid crosses
Research Methods Research Methods
Results of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to detect SNPs Results of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to detect SNPs
Maternal Serum Screen Results Indicating an Abnormality Maternal Serum Screen Results Indicating an Abnormality
Video: Simple Diffusion - gases and nonpolar compounds transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library