The Search for Water on Mars Is an Example of A

question 47

Multiple Choice

The search for water on Mars is an example of a:

• A) guiding principle.
• B) hypothesis.
• C) paradigm.
• D) test.

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Definitions:

Confounds

Variables that researchers fail to control or eliminate, which can cause a misunderstanding of the causal relationship in a study.

Operational Definitions

Clearly defined criteria or measures used to describe and quantify a concept or variable in research.

Conceptual Replicability

refers to the extent to which research findings can be confirmed or supported through studies with similar conceptual frameworks but different methods.

External Validity

Describes the extent to which research findings can be generalized or applied to settings, populations, or times beyond the scope of the original study.