When Research Results Are Not Consistent with a Theory,the Researcher's

question 55

Multiple Choice

When research results are not consistent with a theory,the researcher's next step usually involves ________.

• A)replacing the theory with a different one
• B)modifying the theory and collecting additional data
• C)modifying the results to be consistent with the theory
• D)shifting to a different paradigm
• E)contesting any critical reviews of the theory

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Definitions:

Sample Mean

The arithmetic mean calculated from a sample of data from a larger population, used to estimate the population mean.

Population Mean

The average measure of a set of values from the entire population of interest, representing its central tendency.

Statistical Analysis

The process of collecting, exploring, and presenting large amounts of data to discover underlying patterns and trends.

Research Hypothesis

A research hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about the expected outcome of a study based on theoretical concepts or prior evidence.