Research in Clinical Psychology: Experimental Method
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What is the first step clinical psychologists take in their research efforts?

  • Observing events (correct)
  • Altering hypotheses
  • Developing a hypothesis
  • Empirical testing

    • What is included in the hypothesis development by clinical psychologists?

  • Selecting the sample
  • Statistical calculations
  • Definition of independent and dependent variables (correct)
  • Analysis of results

    • In cases where limitations prevent full experimental control, what design might clinical psychologists use?

  • Correlational research design
  • Quasi-experimental design (correct)
  • Longitudinal research design
  • Descriptive research design

    • What is the fourth step in the experimental method used by clinical psychologists?

    <p>Altering the hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may limit a clinical psychologist's ability to conduct true experimental designs?

    <p>Ethical, practical, or other constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of research design might clinical psychologists face ethical dilemmas?

    <p>Quasi-experimental research design</p> Signup and view all the answers

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