Lucas is a 4th year student at Carleton studying psychology and is now considering more seriously his future and the career options he has. He is currently completing his undergraduate thesis (a big research project many psychology majors complete before they graduate). Lucas' research is investigating how subjective feelings of fear activate the autonomic nervous system.
-While conducting his thesis,Lucas made sure that all his research methods were empirical in nature.This means that the conclusions he reached were based on _____________.

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Empirical research relies on observation of evidence and data to come to conclusions. Lucas ensured that his research methods were empirical, so the conclusions he reached were based on observation. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A (reasoning) could be a part of empirical research, but it alone isn't sufficient. Option B (traditional beliefs) and C (speculation) go against the principles of empirical research.

Lucas Is a 4th Year Student at Carleton Studying Psychology