The Section of a Research Report That Describes the Purpose

question 34

Multiple Choice

The section of a research report that describes the purpose of a research study will include

• A) what relationships among key variables will be examined.
• B) which various theories provide context for the research problem.
• C) what is currently understood about the research problem.
• D) why the research is necessary to help close a gap in knowledge.

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Definitions:

Libido

A term used to describe sexual drive or desire, often discussed in the context of psychological and psychoanalytic theories.

Play Stage

The second stage in Mead’s theory of the development of self wherein children pretend to play the role of the particular or significant other.

Game Stage

The third stage in Mead’s theory of the development of self wherein children play organized games and take on the perspective of the generalized other.

Generalized Other

A concept in sociology referring to the general societal expectations and attitudes that individuals use to understand others' viewpoints and to guide their own behavior.