While Evaluating a Research Report, Dr

question 24

Multiple Choice

While evaluating a research report, Dr. Childs focused on the issue of research design. Which of the following questions would be the least useful for evaluating the design?

• A)What was the unit of analysis?
• B)Is the study cross-sectional or longitudinal?
• C)What population does the researcher want to draw conclusions about?
• D)Was the purpose of the study exploration, description, or a combination of these?
• E)Who paid for the study?

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for conducting national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks, maintaining financial stability, and providing financial services.

Interest-Rate Effect

Explains how changes in the interest rate influence the level of spending on consumer goods and services, typically suggesting that higher rates reduce spending.

Money Market

A segment of the financial market where short-term financial assets are traded, facilitating the borrowing and lending of short-term funds.

Liquidity Preference Theory

A theory that suggests individuals prefer to have their resources in liquid form as opposed to investing in long-term assets, affecting interest rates and economic activity.