What Should You Look for When Evaluating the Hypothesis of a Research

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Short Answer

What should you look for when evaluating the hypothesis of a research paper?

Recognize the importance of reducing researcher bias and reactivity through unobtrusive measures.

Apply the concept of triangulation to corroborate data in unobtrusive research.

Distinguish between various types of trace records and their implications for social science research.

Evaluate the use of digital and social media as contemporary sources of data in unobtrusive research.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Spectrum of Electromagnetic Energy

The spectrum of electromagnetic energy encompasses all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, ranging from radio waves to gamma rays.

Ultraviolet Light

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.

Gamma Waves

A type of brain wave frequency associated with cognitive processing, memory, and learning.