Applied Researchers Are BEST Defined as Social Scientists Who ____

question 90

Multiple Choice

Applied researchers are BEST defined as social scientists who ____.

• A)work in "real life" settings-such as in workplaces, schools, or zoos
• B)focus on concrete problems-such as how to boost literacy rates or how to increase water conservation
• C)seek to "test out," or apply, others' theories rather than develop their own theories
• D)study the process of research itself-how researchers go about selecting research questions, conducting studies, and reporting findings

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Definitions:

Algorithms

A set of rules or steps to solve a problem or perform a task, often used in computing for data processing and mathematical calculations.

Heuristics

Shortcut strategies or guidelines that suggest a solution to a problem but do not guarantee an answer.

Prototyping

The process of creating an early model or sample of a product to test concepts or feasibility before full-scale production.

Subgoaling

Breaking down a main goal into smaller, more manageable objectives as a means to facilitate achievement.