Based on Your Reading of This Chapter, What Is the Best

question 16

Multiple Choice

Based on your reading of this chapter, what is the best answer to the question, "Why study research methods?" Studying research methods

• A) is a necessity for those who plan to conduct their own research.
• B) will enhance the resumes of those who apply to graduate school.
• C) will clarify the link between the natural sciences and social sciences.
• D) can benefit you as both a consumer and producer of research evidence.

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