Dr. masterson is studying the relationship between media exposure to sexual content and sexual behavior. dr. masterson predicts that those who view more sexual content are more likely to practice risky sexual behaviors. this idea is a(n)

This idea establishes a causal relationship between the two variables analyzed. Causality states that the ocurrence of one event is the result of another. Hence, the sencond is the cause of the first.

In order to arrive to this conclusion, Dr. Masterson, should have conducted a regression-type statistical analysis, to determine that the regressor or independent variable (exposure to sexual consent) produces a causal effect on the dependent variable (sexual behaviour).

Causality is usually claimed attached to a certain probability: "it is more likely". This is why the underlying analysis should have been quantitative.

The answer to this multiple answer question is Hypothesis

good question. i'll be looking into that. (this is a joke sir)

the answer is d. amendments.