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Which type of scientific research is characterized by a high degree of certainty and typically involves controlled experiments?
Which type of scientific research is characterized by a high degree of certainty and typically involves controlled experiments?
- Experimental research (correct)
- Qualitative research
- Descriptive research
- Correlational research
What is a primary characteristic of correlational research?
What is a primary characteristic of correlational research?
- It identifies relationships between variables. (correct)
- It establishes cause and effect.
- It focuses solely on qualitative data.
- It involves manipulating variables.
What distinguishes qualitative research from other types of scientific research?
What distinguishes qualitative research from other types of scientific research?
- It relies on numerical data.
- It focuses on subjective experiences and interpretations. (correct)
- It emphasizes controlled experiments.
- It uses statistical methods for data analysis.
Which type of research is most likely to yield results that provide only a moderate degree of certainty about the relationships between variables?
Which type of research is most likely to yield results that provide only a moderate degree of certainty about the relationships between variables?
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Which type of research primarily focuses on gathering detailed descriptions and insights from a small group rather than generalizing findings to a larger population?
Which type of research primarily focuses on gathering detailed descriptions and insights from a small group rather than generalizing findings to a larger population?
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