What Type of Research Gathers Information About an Area of Interest

question 115

Multiple Choice

What type of research gathers information about an area of interest by administering questionnaires or interviews to many people?

• A)case studies
• B)naturalistic observations
• C)survey research
• D)experimental research

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Definitions:

Membrane-Bound Receptor

Receptor molecule, such as a hormone receptor, that is bound to the plasma membrane of the target cell.

Cyclic GMP

Cyclic GMP (cGMP) is a secondary messenger important in many biological processes, including vision and vasodilation.

Water-Soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to circulate freely in the blood and interact with specific receptors.

Plasma Membrane

The bilayer of lipids surrounding the cell's cytoplasm, which controls the passage of elements into and out of the cell.