Sophia Pathways for College Credit – Introduction to Psychology

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Are you ready to take Milestone 4? Taking this practice test is a stress-free way to find out if you are ready for Milestone 4 assessment. You can print it out and test yourself to discover your str... engths and weaknesses. The answer key is at the end of this practice milestone. QUESTION 1 A scientific concept that has been tested multiple times and is supported by the existing data that predicts future outcomes is called a __________. A. Theory B. Hypothesis C. Problem D. Discussion QUESTION 2 The goal of scientific research is the understanding of a concept or process well enough to __________ what will happen in certain conditions. A. Control B. Vary C. Predict D. Observe QUESTION 3 Dr. Tutu is studying the effectiveness of a new medication. Two sample groups are lined up for participation. One group receives the medication in tablet form. The other group receives a sugar pill that looks similar to the medication but has no active ingredients. The group that receives the actual medication would be considered the __________ group. A. Prediction B. Bias C. Control D. Experimental QUESTION 4 Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the scientific method? A. Formulate a hypothesis B. Create a method of research C. Publish results D. Identify assumptions about research [Show More]

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