What Does the Most Influential and Successful Research Generally Involve

question 117

Multiple Choice

What does the most influential and successful research generally involve?

• A)multiple longitudinal designs over a period of time
• B)a combination of well-controlled correlational studies and cross-sectional research
• C)a program of research that uses multiple research designs over a period of time
• D)multiple, well-controlled, double-blind experiments

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that connects to sensory receptors and to skeletal muscles; sometimes called the skeletal nervous system.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Coding System

A method used to categorize, encode, and facilitate the analysis of data, often used in research and information technology.

Facial Muscles

A group of skeletal muscles under the facial skin that control facial expressions.