The first step in any scientific investigation is ________
a) forming the hypothesis
b) perceiving the question
c) coming to a conclusion
d) developing an argument
ANS: b
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In the absence of other etiological factors for alcohol use disorder, being raised by an alcoholic parent
a. still significantly increases the chance of developing the disorder. b. does not appear to be a critical consideration in the development of the disorder. c. increases the risk of alcohol dependence, but decreases the risk of abuse. d. reduces the risk of alcohol related problems but increases the risk of drug related problems.
To obtain objective information, researchers sometimes must deceive their subjects. Ethically, research involving deception must always _________
a. pay participants b. maintain subject anonymity c. use double-blind control d. explain the deception to the subjects after the data are collected and obtain their informed consent to use the information obtained