Historical stage approach is associated with which Sociologist?

A. A.G. Frank
B. D. McClelland
C. M. Nash
D. W.W. Rostow

Collection of observable evidence. precise definition and replication result all form the basis for:

A. scientific observation
B. the scientific method
C. defining a scientific problem
D. hypothesis generation

The story of Clever Hans, the mathematical horse, illustrates the use of controlled observation to test series of:

A. hypotheses
B. theories
C. axioms
D. learning strategies

Which of the following coefficients of correlation indicates the weakest relationship between two sets of variables?

A. 0.08
B. -0.29
C. 0.48
D. -1.00

The local fire department sounds the 12 o’clock whistle. The process by which your ears convert the sound waves from the siren into neural impulses is an example of:

A. Transduction
B. Sensory adaptation
C. Parallel processing
D. Accommodation

In the simplest experiment, the two groups of subjects are treated exactly alike except for the ______________ variable.

A. independent
B. dependent
C. extraneous
D. hypothetical theory formulation