Researchers Using ________ Will Use Both Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

question 8

Multiple Choice

Researchers using ________ will use both inductive and deductive reasoning to analyze patterns of responses from qualitative data, often without predefined categories of variables.

• A)factor analysis
• B)meta-analysis
• C)content analysis
• D)thematic analysis

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

In operant conditioning, a method that involves adding an unfavorable outcome or event following an undesired behavior, intended to decrease the likelihood of the behavior recurring.

Law of Effect

A principle of behavior that states responses followed by satisfaction will become more likely to occur, while those followed by dissatisfaction will become less likely.

Fear

An emotional response to a perceived threat, which serves as a basic survival mechanism by triggering the fight or flight response.

Generalization

The process by which the brain applies learned information from specific instances to similar situations or stimuli.