According to Your Textbook, What Is Considered the First Step

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, what is considered the first step in the research process?

• A) Creating a research question
• B) Creating a hypothesis
• C) Defining your variables
• D) Colleting the data for your study

---

Definitions:

Laboratory Controlled Research

Laboratory controlled research refers to studies conducted in a strictly controlled environment, often within a lab, to isolate variables and determine causality.

Field Research

Empirical research conducted in real-world settings outside the laboratory to gather data directly from a natural environment.

Live Negotiators

Real people who are actively engaged in the negotiation process, as opposed to automated or computer-based systems.

Authority Ranking

A system of social organization where individuals are ranked according to their power, status, or authority, often in a hierarchical structure.