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lidoalex

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When researchers attempt to figure out the reasons for a nonhuman animal's behavior based on what cognitive processes might be taking place in the animal's mind, the research is engaging in
 
  a. particularistic research.
  b. theromorphism.
  c. ethological research.
  d. observer bias.

Question 2

Danny is conducting an archival study where he is attempting to select medical records from a hospital's database such that the selected files mirror the larger collection's characteristics and traits.
 
  It appears that Danny is concerned about
 
   a. his sample's representativeness.
   b. the internal validity of the study.
   c. establishing a proper control group.
   d. implementing a double-blind procedure.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

a



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