DrDavenport Wants to Conduct a Study of Whether High-School Students

question 27

Multiple Choice

Dr.Davenport wants to conduct a study of whether high-school students learn more efficiently while seated at a desk compared to in an easy chair.She knows there is a large research literature regarding similar influences on learning,and she wants to see if the findings hold true with a group of high school history students.Moreover,as a researcher she is uneasy with a lack of structure.You recommend that Dr.Davenport conduct a ________ study.

• A)quantitative
• B)qualitative

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Definitions:

Organic Solidarity

A concept in sociology that describes a form of social cohesion that arises from the interdependence of individuals in advanced, industrial societies.

Role Differentiation

The process by which a society or group divides and specializes roles based on characteristics such as sex, age, occupation, or skill.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole, especially in a political context.

Social Construction

The theory that many aspects of society, including knowledge, are created through cultural and social practices and not inherently natural or universal.