Explain How a Linear and Nonlinear Path to Doing Research

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Essay

Explain how a linear and nonlinear path to doing research differ,and how a preplanned vs.emergent research question differ.What types of researchers are most likely to use each?

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Definitions:

Male Fireflies

The male members of the firefly species, known for their bioluminescence used in mating displays to attract female fireflies.

Power

In statistics, the probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis in statistical hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

A statistical mistake of failing to reject a false null hypothesis, missing an actual effect or difference when it exists.