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What is the primary purpose of developing a hypothesis in scientific research?
What is the primary purpose of developing a hypothesis in scientific research?
Which of the following best defines an independent variable in a hypothesis?
Which of the following best defines an independent variable in a hypothesis?
What is necessary for measurements used in research to be considered reliable and valid?
What is necessary for measurements used in research to be considered reliable and valid?
Which of these is the first step in the research process?
Which of these is the first step in the research process?
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In the context of scientific research, what is the relationship between dependent and independent variables?
In the context of scientific research, what is the relationship between dependent and independent variables?
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What is an essential characteristic of a valid measurement?
What is an essential characteristic of a valid measurement?
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In terms of reliability, what does a measurement need to demonstrate?
In terms of reliability, what does a measurement need to demonstrate?
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Which method of observational research involves the researcher actively participating in the environment they are studying?
Which method of observational research involves the researcher actively participating in the environment they are studying?
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What is a benefit of participant observation in research?
What is a benefit of participant observation in research?
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What distinguishes direct observation from participant observation?
What distinguishes direct observation from participant observation?
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