The Fundamental Weakness in the Research Process Is _____

question 33

Multiple Choice

The fundamental weakness in the research process is _____.

• A) incorrectly defining the research question
• B) identifying a flawed sampling frame
• C) misdefining the target population
• D) failing to identify all relevant secondary information
• E) skipping the exploratory phase

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Definitions:

Information Processing

The method by which individuals take in, consider, and utilize data or information, drawing heavily from cognitive psychology.

Classical Conditioning

A process of acquiring knowledge through the connection of a stimulus present in the surroundings with one that occurs spontaneously.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning in which the force of a behavior is shaped by the use of rewards or sanctions.

Ethology

Emphasizes the evolutionary basis of behavior and its adaptive value in ensuring survival of a species.