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What is the primary function of a hypothesis in research?
What is the primary function of a hypothesis in research?
- To guide the research process and define the scope of investigation (correct)
- To present a final conclusion before testing
- To serve as an untestable assumption
- To provide a summary of the research findings
Which of the following best describes the term 'variable' in an experiment?
Which of the following best describes the term 'variable' in an experiment?
- A fixed outcome that results from the hypothesis
- A constant that does not change during the experiment
- An element that is manipulated to observe its effect (correct)
- An irrelevant factor that needs to be eliminated
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
- Qualitative research focuses on numerical data
- Qualitative research requires large sample sizes
- Qualitative research emphasizes understanding concepts and experiences (correct)
- Qualitative research relies heavily on statistical analysis
What is the importance of control groups in experiments?
What is the importance of control groups in experiments?
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In which scenario would a case study be most appropriately used?
In which scenario would a case study be most appropriately used?
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