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Classlist Help Quiz 2 Lwanga: Attempt 1 Which of the following is NOT an empirical question? Are women more talkative than men? Is dieting an effective weight loss strategy? Should we prohibit cell phone use while driving? Does cognitive psychotherapy help depressed people? Save Question 2 (1 point) B 118 MacBook Air F1 F8 F6 F5 F2

Answer 1

An empirical research question involves collection of data through direct or indirect observations which can be analyzed quantitatively or qualitatively.Non empirical questions are those which do not involve data.

Are women more talkative than men?

This can easily be researched through observation and datacan be collected to analyze.

Is dieting an effective weight loss strategy?

This question can be answered bycanalyzing weight and food intake as variables.

Does cognitive therapy help depressed people?

This is an empirical question as participants with and without therapy can be tested for their depressed level through some test etc.

Should we prohibit cellphones during driving?

This is not an empirical question as the views in this question are subjective rather than objective.