Question

After careful observation, Dylan states a hypothesis that spending money on other people leads to greater happiness than spending money on oneself. In accordance with the scientific method, which of the following steps is Dylan most likely to take next?
1. he will conduct a correlational research
2. he will use longitudinal design to increase research participant bias
3. he will choose a confederate who will determine the operational definition
4. he will examine the prediction through empirical research

Answer 1

Answer:

4. He will examine the prediction through emperical research

Explanation:

Empirical research is the process of testing a hypothesis using experimentation, direct or indirect observation and experience. So to affirm whether to reject or accept the hypothesis stated in the question, an emperical research comes handy.