The Scientific Concern with Validity Requires That Scientists Be ______

question 13

Multiple Choice

The scientific concern with validity requires that scientists be ______.

• A) open in disclosing their methods and honest in presenting their findings
• B) open to accepting all applicants and honest about their results
• C) open to all research questions and honest in presenting findings
• D) open to using either qualitative or quantitative methods

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Definitions:

Terrorism

The unlawful use of force or violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government or population in furtherance of political or social objectives.

Sociological Research Method

Specific strategies or techniques used in sociology to systematically collect, analyze, and interpret data about social phenomena.

Hypothesis

A statement about what one expects to find in research.

Research Design

The framework or blueprint for conducting a research study, detailing the procedures for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.