How Do Theoretical Approaches Influence a Researcher's Investigation

question 20

Multiple Choice

How do theoretical approaches influence a researcher's investigation?

• A) The theoretical orientation usually determines which set of factors the researcher thinks is most important.
• B) The theoretical orientation limits the researcher to studies within a small range of topics.
• C) The investigation determines the researcher's theoretical orientation.
• D) The theory tested in the study is the same thing as a researcher's theoretical orientation.

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Definitions:

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