If a Research Study Found That Career Motivation Was Higher

question 413

Multiple Choice

If a research study found that career motivation was higher among recent immigrants to America than among Americans, most people could readily offer several reasonable explanations for this finding. However, if the study found that career motivation was higher among Americans than recent immigrants to America, most people could generate an equally convincing set of explanations. This example demonstrates the problems associated with

• A)operational definitions
• B)hypotheses
• C)after-the-fact explanations
• D)theoretical predictions

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Definitions:

Router

A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, directing traffic on the Internet.

Dial-Up

A form of Internet access that uses telephone lines to establish a temporary Internet connection via a modem, characterized by relatively slow data transmission speeds.

Fiber-Optic

A technology that uses thin strands of glass or plastic fibers to transmit data as pulses of light, known for high-speed data transfer and long-distance communication capabilities.

Cable

A thick wire covered by an insulating material, used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.