Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for a Researcher

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for a researcher to be familiar with historical research and action research?

• A) Researchers should know all research approaches.
• B) In order to select the best approach for a particular research study.
• C) In order to understand research when reading it.
• D) It is interesting to learn about the past.

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Definitions:

Free-rider Problem

The free-rider problem occurs when individuals benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, leading to underprovision of those goods or services.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used simultaneously by more than one person without reducing its availability to others.

Free Rider

An individual who benefits from resources, goods, or services without paying for the cost of the benefit.

Nonexcludable

Describes a good or service that prevents individuals from being excluded from using it; typically, because it is not feasible or cost-effective to do so.