Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Searching the Psychological

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding searching the psychological literature before beginning a research project?

• A) The process of conducting a literature search can provide a wealth of ideas for research projects.
• B) The process of conducting a literature search should be discouraging for a researcher who finds that other researchers have investigated the same or similar ideas.
• C) The process of conducting a literature search reminds researchers that science is a cumulative endeavor, with current research building on previous research.
• D) The process of conducting a literature search is much less tedious than it used to be without computers.

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