The Best Way of Avoiding the Trap of Researching the Wrong

question 33

Multiple Choice

The best way of avoiding the trap of researching the wrong problem is to:

• A) Research all possible problems.
• B) Define the research problem broadly.
• C) Delay research until the problem is properly defined.
• D) All of the above are correct.
• E) None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Upwelling

The oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises towards the surface, promoting the growth of plankton and supporting marine ecosystems.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic plant-like organisms that float in water bodies; they are the primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.

Radioactive Isotope

An isotope of an element that has an unstable nucleus and emits radiation during its decay to a stable form.