A Reviewer Critically Appraises a Study

question 37

Multiple Choice

A reviewer critically appraises a study.Which aspect of the review indicates a weakness in the study?

• A) The conceptual definitions of variables are consistent with operational definitions.
• B) The literature review identifies what is known and not known about the problem.
• C) The researcher identifies and discusses threats to design validity.
• D) The statement of purpose provides a broad,general focus for the study.

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Definitions:

Taxes

Mandatory economic impositions or alternative kinds of charges placed on taxpayers by governmental bodies to finance state expenditure and diverse public costs.

Real GDP

The measure of the value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specified period of time, adjusted for inflation.

Government Purchases

All goods and services bought by the federal, state, and local governments.

National Debt

The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed and not yet repaid.