What Question Helps Determine the Significance of a Research Study

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Multiple Choice

What question helps determine the significance of a research study?

• A) "Does this study build on previous work in the area?"
• B) "Is the report well written and easy to read, thereby conveying the essence and importance of the research?"
• C) "Is the topic of the study one that is of interest to the researcher?"
• D) "Will this study provide significant statistical information?"

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