The Classic Research Design Is Not Without Problems

question 46

Multiple Choice

The classic research design is not without problems. Social scientists must be aware of the more difficult problems in applying this research design to social science research and must be prepared on occasion to

• A) defend their designs and move forward.
• B) change their procedures accordingly.
• C) commit minor ethics violations.
• D) consider whether the study is worth dealing with the problems.

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, offering limited liability to its shareholders, and having the ability to own property, enter contracts, and sue or be sued.

Taxable Income

Earnings subject to taxation, which equals gross income minus any allowable deductions and exemptions.

Non-Dividend Paying Corporation

A corporation that chooses not to distribute any part of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, typically to reinvest in the business.