Which Type(s) of Research Is/are Based on the Belief That

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which type(s) of research is/are based on the belief that recognizing the values of the researcher is important when conducting research?

• A) positivist social science and interpretive social science
• B) positivist social science and critical social science
• C) interpretive social science and critical social science
• D) Only critical social science recognizes values.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis stating no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption in hypothesis testing.

Critical Value

A threshold value in hypothesis testing that separates the region where the null hypothesis is rejected from the region where it is not rejected.

Research Design

A detailed plan that addresses the methodology of a research study, including how data will be collected, analyzed, and interpreted.

Analytical Comparisons

The use of analytical methods to compare different sets of data or variables to understand their relationships or differences.