Scientific observations inspire scientific hypotheses and theories.
When researchers replicate a study, they are seeking to __________. A. prove that the hypothesis upon which the study was founded is untestable B. develop a new hypothesis C. change the study to provide new results D. support or reject the hypothesis upon which the study was founded Please select the best answer from the choices provided
All of the following are processes used for designing a research question except __________. A.carefully observing behaviorsB.researching known informationC.collecting data for the studyD.establishing questions to guide research
Collecting research data is the final step in the scientific method.
__________ research is a type of research that describes various types of data collected through observational research methods.A.DescriptiveB.BehavioralC.ExperimentalD.Predictable
Which of the following statements is a prediction?A.Aggressive chimpanzees should be monitored during meal times or fed separately from other chimpanzees. B.Chimpanzees will behave aggressively when they feel threatened by other individuals.C.A chimpanzee associates food stealing with aggression due to evolutionary pressure.D.Giving better supplies of food to chimpanzees will decrease their aggressive behavior.
Creating a testable hypothesis comes after which step in the scientific method?A.collecting research dataB.designing a research studyC.reporting research findingsD.developing a research question
Descriptive research attempts to explore cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating data.
A scientific theory must be supported with empirical evidence.
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