Imagine that you are a researcher conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new treatment that is hoped will be beneficial in helping alcoholics reduce their drinking. It is MOST important for you to
A) know if alcoholism is a moral weakness or not.
B) know if alcoholism is a disease or not.
C) provide an operational definition of alcoholism.
D) know how the medical and psychological community currently define alcoholism.

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Providing an operational definition of alcoholism is the most important as it helps to define the scope of the study and provides clarity on the specific population being studied. Knowing whether alcoholism is a disease or a moral weakness is also important but it does not directly impact the research design and findings. Knowing how the medical and psychological community currently define alcoholism can be helpful in understanding the existing literature on the topic but it is not essential for conducting the research.

Imagine That You Are a Researcher Conducting a Study on the Effectiveness