Language Refers to the

question 80

Multiple Choice

Language refers to the

• A) smallest distinctive sound units.
• B) rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences.
• C) spoken,written,or signed words and the ways they are combined to communicate meaning.
• D) rules by which we derive meaning from morphemes.

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Definitions:

Paradigm

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

Qualitative Research

A research methodology focused on understanding phenomena through observing, interpreting, and analyzing non-numeric data, such as interviews, observations, and texts.

Quantitative Studies

Research investigations that primarily use statistical methods to analyze numerical data and test hypotheses.

Insufficient Information

Refers to the lack of enough relevant data or details required to reach a conclusion or make a decision.