Research Settings Vary Based on the Type of Research One

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Essay

Research settings vary based on the type of research one is conducting.Distinguish between laboratory research and field research.List an advantage and disadvantage of each.

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Definitions:

Top-Down Processing

The cognitive process that starts with the analysis of high-level information before identifying more detailed data.

Feature Detection

A process in the brain that allows it to recognize different parts or features of an object, such as edges, motion, and colors, in order to identify the object.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that specialize in recognizing specific features of one's environment, such as shapes or angles.

Magno Cells

Ganglion cells that, because of their sensitivity to brightness changes, are particularly suited to perceiving motion and depth.