Which of the Following Is Not a Key Characteristic of Participatory

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a key characteristic of participatory research?

• A) The setting in which research is conducted is where the knowledge to be generated is expected to have relevance.
• B) Investigators should have as minimal a presence as possible, so as to not alter the typical behaviors of the participants involved.
• C) Experimentation should allow the inquiry to generate new or modify existing services.
• D) Stakeholders should be brought into a mutual dialogue with investigators to address issues of relevance to those involved.

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Definitions:

T Test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups, which may be related in certain features.

Least Squares Line

A regression line calculated using the least squares method, aiming to minimize the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Independent Variables

Variables in a study or model that are manipulated to determine their effect on dependent variables.

Dependent Variable

A variable in statistical modeling or experimental design that is assumed to be affected by other variables.