Why Is It Recommended That a Researcher Choose to Use

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is it recommended that a researcher choose to use a measure that has been used before?

• A) It isn't. The research has already been completed, so there is no point in using a measure that has been used before.
• B) It is the only measure available for the age group in question.
• C) Measures that have been used before have credibility and the researcher can support his choice by citing previous use in other research studies.
• D) Measures that have been used previously do not require special training.

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Definitions:

HCl

Hydrogen chloride, a diatomic molecule consisting of a hydrogen and a chlorine atom, known for its role as a strong acid when dissolved in water.

Alcohols

Organic compounds characterized by one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a saturated carbon atom.

HBr

Hydrogen bromide, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, used as a reagent in many chemical reactions.

Synthetic Steps

The individual chemical reactions and procedures performed in sequence to synthesize a desired compound from simpler starting materials.