Research Is Generally Considered Good Quality If

question 51

Multiple Choice

Research is generally considered good quality if

• A) it has been peer reviewed.
• B) there is evidence of critical thinking.
• C) it was conducted under authentic conditions.
• D) all of the above.

Identify different problem-solving strategies, including means-ends analysis and subgoal analysis.

Appreciate the role of schemas, mental sets, and functional fixedness in influencing problem-solving and creativity.

Comprehend the significance of divergent thinking and creativity in generating novel solutions.

Understand the role of expertise and cognitive efficiency in problem-solving.

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Definitions:

Post-formal Thought

A stage of cognitive development posited to follow Piaget’s final stage, characterized by the ability to understand that answers to problems can vary depending on circumstances and that ambiguity and contradiction are a part of life.

Practical

Related to the actual experience or use of knowledge in real-world situations, emphasizing effective action or application rather than theory.

Abstractly

Thinking in a way that is not concrete or specific, involving concepts and ideas rather than physical examples.

Formal Logic

The study of the principles of valid inference and correct reasoning, often through the use of symbolic notations.