Which of the Following Represents a Converging Operations Approach

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a converging operations approach?

• A) A scientist who conducts a correlational research design
• B) A scientist who conducts an experiment
• C) A scientist who conducts many different descriptive research projects
• D) A scientist who conducts an experimental, a correlational, and a descriptive research project with the hopes that the findings from each project will show similar results

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Definitions:

Geologic Timescale

A chronological dating system used by geologists and other scientists to describe the timing and relationships of events in Earth's history.

Geologic Timescale

A system of chronological dating that classifies geological strata in time, used by geologists, paleontologists, and other Earth scientists to describe the timing and relationships of events in geologic history.

Unconformity

A surface within rock layers that represents a period of erosion or non-deposition, indicating a break in the geological record.

Index Species

Species that indicate the presence of particular environmental conditions, used by scientists to assess the health of ecosystems.