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:

Hypotheses Test

A statistical method that uses sample data to evaluate a hypothesis about a population parameter.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true, used as a threshold in hypothesis testing.

Test Statistic

A standardized value derived from sample data during a hypothesis test that is used to make the decision about the null hypothesis.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data that is used to evaluate the validity of a hypothesis.