Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Research

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a research project began as the result of a serendipitous event?

• A)A suspects B of fraud, so A replicates B's work
• B)A notices that complete strangers who take the same subway to work every day begin to greet one another at the station; A wonders why
• C)A comes across an interesting study and does a partial replication and an extension of it
• D)A has an equipment failure and notices some unusual behavior that leads to a series of studies

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Definitions:

Cardiac Pain

Pain specifically associated with the heart, commonly referred to as chest pain, which can indicate conditions such as angina or a heart attack.

Antacids

Over-the-counter medications that neutralize stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation level of the blood, indicating how well oxygen is being sent to parts of the body furthest from the heart.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A group of lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that block airflow and make breathing difficult.