Dr Mosima Had Conducted Some Descriptive Research to Explore Why

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dr. Mosima had conducted some descriptive research to explore why some students are more motivated to learn grade 6 math than other students. What is the biggest limitation of this type of research?

• A) None of the variables were controlled, leaving many possible explanations.
• B) There are too many variables to examine in the study making too difficult to conduct.
• C) The results seldom reflect what actually occurs in classrooms.
• D) Subjects often respond in ways the researcher did not expect.

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Definitions:

Local Static Variables

Variables defined within a function that maintain their value between function calls and are initialized only once.

Existence

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Initialization

The process of assigning an initial value to a variable at the time of its creation.

Static Variables

Variables that retain their value between function calls and are local to the function block in which they are declared but their lifespan is the duration of the program.