Iyesha Reads a Journal Article Reporting a Study in Which

question 62

Multiple Choice

Iyesha reads a journal article reporting a study in which a small sample of women undertook tests of spatial ability at two points during their menstrual cycle. She decides to conduct a similar study using a larger sample of women. Iyesha is performing a ______.

• A) significance test
• B) replication
• C) linkage analysis
• D) double-blind study

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Definitions:

Investigating

The act of conducting a systematic inquiry or examination into a subject or phenomenon to discover facts or information.

Telephone Interview

A research or assessment method where questions are asked and answers are obtained via telephone, commonly used in surveys and job screening.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established systematic fashion, enabling one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes.

Personal Interview

A qualitative research method involving direct face-to-face conversation between the interviewer and respondent to gather information or data.