A Graduate Student Is Almost Done with His Dissertation When

question 53

Multiple Choice

A graduate student is almost done with his dissertation when he is informed that twenty years ago someone did a very similar project and already demonstrated what he had hoped to be the first to discover.What basic step of the scientific method could have saved him from this problem?

• A) developing an operational definition
• B) selecting a research method
• C) analyzing data
• D) reviewing the literature

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Definitions:

Chomsky's Critics

Individuals or scholars who challenge or critique the theories and ideas of Noam Chomsky, particularly in the fields of linguistics and cognitive science.

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one exhibits in interpersonal relationships, influenced by early interactions with caregivers.

Conscience Development

Refers to the process by which individuals develop the ability to distinguish right from wrong and to develop ethical values and empathy.

Social-Cognitive Learning

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in acquiring new behaviors, attitudes, and skills.