There Are Three Major Ways in Which to Define and Classify

question 2

Multiple Choice

There are three major ways in which to define and classify research. Which of the following is not one of the primary classifications?

• A) Major methodological approach
• B) Research design
• C) Philosophical rigor
• D) Research purposes

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Definitions:

Probability

A measure of the likelihood of a given event's occurrence, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

S Data

S Data, or self-report data, involves data collected directly from participants about themselves through questionnaires, interviews, or other introspective methods, often used in psychological assessments.

B Data

Behaviorally based data, which involve observations of an individual's behavior in natural contexts.

Personality Variables

Traits or characteristics that vary across individuals and can influence behavior and attitudes.