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What are some examples of the various shapes and sizes of research mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of the various shapes and sizes of research mentioned in the text?
Large-scale studies, small-scale studies, snapshots in time, laboratory experiments, naturalistic observations, carefully planned interventions, theoretical analyses, opportunistic discoveries, informal research
What is an important aspect of good research, according to the text?
What is an important aspect of good research, according to the text?
Inventiveness and creativity
Is research considered to be perfect according to the text? Why?
Is research considered to be perfect according to the text? Why?
No, research is not perfect. Every study has weaknesses.
What does the text suggest about the importance of methodological shortcomings in a study?
What does the text suggest about the importance of methodological shortcomings in a study?
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What makes the topic of research methods interesting, according to the text?
What makes the topic of research methods interesting, according to the text?
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