Question

1. The Scientist-Practitioner model was formulated as a way to

A. Integrate research and therapy

B. Redefine the helping professions

C. Increase PhD’s in counseling

D. Integrate qualitative and quantitative practices

2. Which of the following is true regarding the hypothesis?

A. It is a tentative or potential answer to the proposed research questions

B. It can be formulate before or after data collection

C. It can be in declarative or question form

D. All of the above are true regarding the hypothesis

Answer 1

1. (A). Integrate research and therapy

The scientist-practitioner model refers to a training model for graduate programs in clinical psychology in the United States that aims to increase scientific growth by encouraging psychologists' to utilize empirical research to influence their applied practice and at the same time apply their experiences learned during applied practice to shape their future research questions. It is also called the Boulder Model.

2. (A) It is a tentative or potential answer to the proposed research questions.

A hypothesis refers to a tentative statement of the expected relationship between two or more variables under study. Hypotheses are always in declarative sentence form. It helps to translate the research problem and objective into a clear explanation or prediction of the expected outcomes of the study on the basis of the literature already available. It should be specified before research is conducted.