Dr Pitts Has Successfully Integrated Her Qualitative and Quantitative Data

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dr. Pitts has successfully integrated her qualitative and quantitative data, analysis, and conclusions in her study. As a result the study has:

• A) Pragmatic legitimation
• B) Integration legitimation
• C) Multiple validities
• D) Sociopolitical legitimation

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Definitions:

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or termination signal during protein synthesis.

Natural Selection

Natural selection is a mechanism that can lead to adaptive evolution, whereby differences in the phenotypes of individuals cause some of them to survive and reproduce more effectively than others and therefore outcompete them.

Synapomorphy

A characteristic or trait that is shared by two or more taxonomic groups and is derived from their most recent common ancestor, indicating a phylogenetic relationship.

Molecular Phylogeny

The analysis of the molecular structure of DNA, RNA, or protein sequences to determine genetic relationships and evolutionary histories among different species.