After careful observation, Dylan states a hypothesis that spending money on other people leads to greater happiness than spending money on oneself. In accordance with the scientific method, which of the following steps is Dylan most likely to take next?

A. he will conduct a correlational research
B. he will use longitudinal design to increase research participant bias
C. he will choose a confederate who will determine the operational definition
D. he will examine the prediction through empirical research

D. he will examine the prediction through empirical research                                                            

Explanation:

Empirical research: In psychological research, the term "empirical research" is described as a research that is being based on measurement and observation of a phenomenon and is directly experienced by an investigator or researcher. Therefore, the data that is being collected by the investigator or the researcher is compared with a hypothesis or theory yet the results are based on the actual life instances or experiences.

In the question above, Dylan will examine the prediction via empirical research.

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