Josh is conducting a research study on the effect of parent's affection and the amount a baby cries in the first year. his first results indicate a negative correlation between the amount of time a parent holds his or her child and the amount of crying. however, the effect size indicated a weak relationship between the two variables. he is not sure about his results and wants to conduct the research in a controlled setting. josh is displaying which attribute of valid scientific research?
Josh is displaying skepticism. Skepticism is when you doubt something because of the uncertainty of a situation or statement. You may want more evidence to become less skeptical or to remove it completely. Since Josh doubts his current results and wants to gather better results he is displaying skepticism.
