Psychology 101 pleaseeeeeeeee help?

Question

Professor Kimball observed that students sitting in front of the class did better on his tests than students sitting in the back of the class. He wondered if class seating position was related to classroom performance. He compared class position with Grade Point Average, analyzed the data, and concluded that a relationship did exist. He then reported his findings in the Journal of Everything You Wanted to Know About Psychology But Were Afraid to Ask. This is an example of

laboratory observation.

a theory.

a statistical analysis.

the scientific method.

I picked scientific method, is it right?

Dr. Talin was concerned that his students were not participating in classroom discussions. He decided to stimulate more discussion by rewarding appropriate behavior with extra credit. This behavior is the result of which goal of psychology?

description.

explanation.

prediction.

influence.

I picked influence...

Answer 1

I also believe the first answer is  "a statistical analysis" he certainly has not gone thru an entire scientific method process, he does not have enough data or large enough sample for this to be a theory and the classroom may have to many unknown variables to be a laboratory....

I think you answered question 2 correctly

Answer 2

I agree with your second answer.

For the first, I would pick a statistical analysis.