The scientific method suggests that when data contradict one's theory, the researcher should
a. critically attack the weaknesses of the data.
b. modify or discard the theory.
c. search for support for the theory in other writings.
d. steadfastly defend the theory against criticism.
B
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A) gender misidentified B) homosexual C) transgendered D) bisexual
Which assumption is applicable to regression but not to correlation?
A) linear relationship between the variables B) independence of people (or cases) C) error scores are normally distributed D) each variable is equally distributed at each point of the other variable