Gwen's Literature Review Provided Ideas About Procedure, Design, Data Collection

question 56

Multiple Choice

Gwen's literature review provided ideas about procedure, design, data collection instruments, and methodological problems in addition to helping her form her research questions. Based on this information, it appears that Gwen's study is a:

• A) Quantitative research study
• B) Qualitative research study
• C) Mixed methods research study
• D) It cannot be determined from this question

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Definitions:

Behavioral Tendencies

Inclinations or propensities to act or behave in certain ways, often influenced by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.

Positive Affect

A dimension of mood that involves feelings of joy, enthusiasm, and contentment.

Predict

To declare or indicate a future event or outcome based on observation, experience, or scientific reasoning.

Emotional Expressiveness

The extent to which people outwardly express their emotions.