You Are Examining a Published Journal Article to Determine If

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are examining a published journal article to determine if it is more of a quantitative or qualitative study.All of the following characteristics would help you identify that it is a quantitative study except

• A)the inclusion of specific research questions.
• B)the use of numeric or numbered data.
• C)the sample of a large number of individuals.
• D)the interpretation of the larger meaning.

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Definitions:

Attentional Process

The mental activities involved in focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others, critical in perceiving, thinking, and interacting with the environment.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information, crucial for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory that stores information over extended periods, possibly for a lifetime.

Recognition Memory

Recognition memory is a type of memory that enables individuals to identify previously encountered items, objects, or individuals, distinguishing what is familiar from what is not.