Dr. Katib has noticed that if she greets students as they are coming into the classroom, they are less likely to check their cell phones while waiting for class to begin. She conducts a study that shows that this is because she has identified them as individuals and they no longer feel anonymous. Which goal of science has Dr. Katib met?
A) control
B) prediction
C) description
D) understanding

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Dr. Katib's study shows that she has achieved understanding, as she has identified a causal relationship between her behavior (greeting students and addressing them as individuals) and their behavior (reduced cell phone use).

Dr Katib Has Noticed That If She Greets Students as They