What Do Research Questions Reveal About a Science

question 38

Multiple Choice

What do research questions reveal about a science?

• A) They provide information only about where the field is going not where it has been
• B) They guide the direction of the science and reveal where the field is
• C) They hinder development of new ideas
• D) They increase awareness of only what practical applications are needed

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