Which of the Following Approaches Is the Most Effective in Addressing

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches is the most effective in addressing research questions?

• A) employ quantitative methods that are more apt to get at causal relationships between concepts
• B) employ qualitative methods that provide context to build (and test) hypotheses
• C) employ quantitative methodologies or qualitative methodologies if your hypotheses lend themselves to them
• D) employ either qualitative or quantitative methods that are most prevalent in the field

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Terrestrial Plants

Terrestrial plants are species that grow on land rather than in water, adapting to a variety of habitats from forests to deserts.

Aquifer

Rock layers that contain water and release it in appreciable quantities to wells or springs.

Rate Of Recharge

The speed at which an aquifer or a rechargeable battery regains its capacity or is refilled after use.