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What characterizes an empirical question?
What characterizes an empirical question?
- It is based on observation or experience (correct)
- It is based on theoretical views
- It is based on personal opinions
- It is based on assumptions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of important research questions?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of important research questions?
- Support only one of several competing models or theoretical views
- Provide answers that lead to practical application
- Are linked to variables that have small effects and have no theoretical interest (correct)
- Focus on variables known to affect behavior
What should research ideas be framed as?
What should research ideas be framed as?
- Statements
- Observations
- Questions (correct)
- Hypotheses
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of unimportant research questions?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of unimportant research questions?
What should important research questions provide?
What should important research questions provide?