The Rationale of a Study

question 19

Multiple Choice

The rationale of a study:

• A) is the specification of the sample and population of participants that will be studied
• B) relates to the methodology of the study
• C) is the explanation of why this study was completed
• D) is based on the authors' experience and their affiliations

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Definitions:

Stimulation of the Senses

Refers to activities or interventions aimed at engaging one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) for therapeutic, developmental, or experiential purposes.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Field-Independent

Individuals who have the ability to identify and maintain an orientation not influenced by the surrounding context or field.

Environment

The surrounding external conditions and influences affecting the growth, development, and survival of organisms and ecological systems.