| Fill out the fields below with your answers and submit to your instructor to demonstrate your mastery of the learning objectives for this chapter. |
| 1. Explain the differences among theories, hypotheses, and research. |
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| 2. List the advantages and disadvantages of different research methods. |
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| 3. Explain why random assignment is important when designing experiments. |
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| 4. Provide examples of data collection methods that are appropriate for different research questions. |
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| 5. Identify ethical issues and explain their importance. |
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| 6. Describe measures of central tendency and variability. |
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| 7. Discuss the rationale for inferential statistics. |
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