The "scientific method" refers to
A)historical,social-cultural,and ethical contexts in which science takes place.
B)the specific procedures,measurements,and instruments used by psychologists.
C)the development of psychophysical methods for measuring thought processes.
D)an abstract concept that describes the logic and methods used to answer questions.

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The "scientific method" refers to an abstract concept that describes the logic and methods used to answer questions through systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation. It is a general approach or process used by scientists, rather than specific procedures or instruments used by psychologists (option B) or the development of psychophysical methods (option C). It also encompasses the historical, social-cultural, and ethical contexts in which science takes place (option A).

The "Scientific Method" Refers to