This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Critical thinking about research in the psychology of women requires a. trying to make certain ... (Read 64 times)

james0929

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jun 21, 2018
Critical thinking about research in the psychology of women requires
 
  a. trying to make certain that the research has the maximum possible number of confounding variables.
  b. being confident that the results are consistent with your own personal experiences.
  c. considering alternative interpretations.
  d. making sure that the results of the research match the researchers' original hypotheses.

Question 2

Imagine that you are reading a popular news magazine, and you discover a headline that says, Large sex differences found in math test scores.. Which of the following would be the best way to adopt a critical-thinking approach to this article?
 
  a. Try to think about other explanations for the reported evidence.
  b. Determine whether the results are consistent with your own observations.
  c. Notice whether the research has been conducted by a male or a female.
  d. Make sure that the article discusses statistical significance.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jojobee318

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 298
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


james0929

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
:D TYSM

rachel

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Critical thinking skills Critical thinking skills
Critical thinking and evaluation Critical thinking and evaluation
Nurses should teach lactating women to avoid all drugs, herbal products, or dietary supplements ... Nurses should teach lactating women to avoid all drugs, herbal products, or dietary supplements ...
Electric and butane-powered soldering guns used to make electrical repairs. Soldering guns are sold ... Electric and butane-powered soldering guns used to make electrical repairs. Soldering guns are sold ...
Women status and the population growth rates Women status and the population growth rates
If we make the substitution z=sqrt(x) to ∫sqrt(1-sqrt(x)) dx, the resulting integral is If we make the substitution z=sqrt(x) to ∫sqrt(1-sqrt(x)) dx, the resulting integral is
Video: Glycolysis - Introduction to ATP and the burning of sugar

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library