Sophia Is Helping Xavier Refine His Search for Information About

question 24

Multiple Choice

Sophia is helping Xavier refine his search for information about rainforests.  Sophia explains to Xavier that he might find some information posted on the Web in the _____ file format.

• A) PDF
• B) HTTP
• C) PAX
• D) FTP

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Definitions:

Direct Observations

A research method where behaviors or events are watched and recorded as they naturally occur, without interference or manipulation by the observer.

Case Study

A research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a subject of study (the case), as well as its related contextual conditions.

Descriptive

Pertaining to the detailed description of characteristics, behaviors, or phenomena, without making judgments or inferring causes.

Correlational Research

A research method that examines the relationship between two variables to determine if they occur together in a predictable pattern.