Which of the Following Exploratory Research Methods Can Be Used

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exploratory research methods can be used to understand the differences between consumers when they shop in retail stores?

• A)In-depth interviews
• B)Focus groups
• C)Projective technique
• D)Social media
• E)Observation

Grasp the complexity of virus-host interactions and the implications for disease spread and management.

Understand the role of environmental and ecological factors in cetacean evolution and diversity.

Recognize the importance of the fossil record in uncovering the evolutionary history of cetaceans and other organisms.

Understand the significance of modern genetic tools in resolving questions about the evolutionary relationships among species.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Extraneous Variable

Any variable in a scientific experiment that is not the independent or dependent variable but may affect the results of the experiment if not properly controlled.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are allocated to different groups purely by chance, minimizing pre-existing differences between those groups.