Mary Is Conducting Open-Ended Interviews to Research the Relationship Between

question 22

Multiple Choice

Mary is conducting open-ended interviews to research the relationship between college grades and the amount of time spent studying.This is an example of a ______ research method.

• A)quantitative research
• B)qualitative research
• C)paradigm research
• D)quantifiable research

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Definitions:

Fraternal Birth-Order Effect

A theory suggesting that the more older brothers a man has, the more likely he is to be homosexual, possibly due to biological factors affecting the mother's womb.

Gay

A term used to describe individuals who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to members of the same gender.

Cognitive Dissonance

The discomfort in one's mind arising from the coexistence of opposing beliefs, ideas, or values.

Physical Arousal

The physiological response of the body to stimuli, evident in signs such as increased heart rate, sweating, or rapid breathing.