A Formal Research Design Specifies the Methods for Selecting the Sources

question 82

Multiple Choice

A formal research design specifies the methods for selecting the sources of information and for collecting data from those sources. A(n) design requires a clear specification of the who, what, when, where, why, and way (the six Ws) of the research.

• A) exploratory
• B) descriptive
• C) causal
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Memory Trace

The physical record in the nervous system that preserves a memory.

Motivated Forgetting

Motivated forgetting is a psychological process where an individual unconsciously or consciously blocks out painful, embarrassing, or undesirable memories.

Ribot's Law

a principle stating that individuals lose their most recent memories first when they suffer from amnesia.

Faces

Refers to the front part of a person's head, from the forehead to the chin, including eyes, nose, and mouth, often recognized for its role in identity and expression.