When Researchers Seek to Record and Understand What Happened in the Past

question 8

Multiple Choice

When researchers seek to record and understand what happened in the past in order to better understand the present and to suggest directions for the future, they use _______ research.

• A) experimental
• B) historical
• C) action
• D) causal-comparative

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Definitions:

Active Participation

Involvement in activities or scenarios with a meaningful and contributory role, often leading to better outcomes due to engagement and responsibility.

Development Of Language

The process through which humans acquire the ability to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory.

Recall

A process in memory that involves the retrieval of information previously learned or experienced.