If Researchers Find Negative Results, They Should

question 48

Multiple Choice

If researchers find negative results, they should

• A) redesign the study to correct for any errors.
• B) report the negative outcome.
• C) rethink the literature review with the unexpected outcome in mind.
• D) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Source Factor

Elements related to the origin or communicator of a message that affect its persuasiveness or the audience's response.

Persuasibility

The extent to which an individual is susceptible to being persuaded or influenced by arguments or messages.

Persuasive Communications

Messages designed to influence or alter the audience's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors.

Message Content

Message content refers to the actual information, ideas, or themes conveyed in a communication act, regardless of the medium used.