When a Study Is Conducted for the Purpose of Finding

question 139

Multiple Choice

When a study is conducted for the purpose of finding new knowledge or advancing scientific understanding, the research would be described as

• A) a hypothesis.
• B) a theory.
• C) basic research.
• D) applied research.

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Definitions:

Thebes

Thebes is an ancient city in Egypt, known for its wealth, grand temples like Karnak and Luxor, and as the burial ground of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings.

Mastaba

An ancient Egyptian tomb structure of rectangular shape with inward sloping sides and a flat roof.

Tholos

A circular building of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, typically set at a sanctuary, characterized by a conical or dome-shaped roof.

Pylon

The wide entrance gateway of an Egyptian temple, characterized by its sloping walls.