Professor Parks Is Conducting a Research Study Where He Is

question 132

Multiple Choice

Professor Parks is conducting a research study where he is asking individuals to rate their satisfaction with their first year of college.His questionnaire is based upon a scale where students respond to questions by choosing one of the following descriptors: "5.very satisfied; 4.somewhat satisfied; 3.not very satisfied; 2.not at all satisfied." Professor Parks is gathering ____.

• A)valid data
• B)quantitative data
• C)qualitative data
• D)reliable data

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Definitions:

Test Anxiety

A psychological condition where individuals experience extreme stress, anxiety, and discomfort during and before taking a test, affecting their performance.

Relaxation Exercises

Techniques designed to reduce stress and anxiety by physically relaxing the body, including methods like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.

Mood Disorders

Mental disorders primarily characterized by significant changes or disturbances in mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Control Group

Subjects in an experiment who do not receive the special treatment given to the experimental group.