The Objective of ________ Research Is to Gather Preliminary Information

question 29

Multiple Choice

The objective of ________ research is to gather preliminary information that will help define the problem and suggest hypotheses.

• A) exploratory
• B) descriptive
• C) causal
• D) primary
• E) secondary

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Definitions:

Cognitive Capacities

The various abilities related to the process of knowing, including reasoning, memory, attention, and language.

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled research studies conducted in a lab setting where variables can be manipulated to observe their effect on other variables.

Generalized Intelligence

A theory proposing that intelligence is a single, general ability that influences performance across a variety of tasks and situations.

Spearman

A psychologist known for his work in intelligence, introducing the theory of general intelligence, or "g" factor, which posits a single underlying intelligence factor that influences cognitive abilities.