Such topics as the link between media and aggression and smoking and lung cancer have been studied with a variety of methods and by a variety of researchers and have all reached similar conclusions. This is an example of which of the following?
A)Hypothesis generation
B)Third variable problems
C)Multiple-regression designs
D)Pattern and parsimony

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This is an example of pattern and parsimony, which refers to the consistency and simplicity of findings across multiple studies and researchers. It suggests that there is strong evidence for the link between media and aggression and smoking and lung cancer, despite different methods and researchers studying these topics.

Such Topics as the Link Between Media and Aggression and Smoking