Which of the Following Should Happen First When Testing a Research

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should happen first when testing a research question?

• A) conduct the study using an ethical research design
• B) randomly assign participants to conditions
• C) draw conclusions
• D) perform a cost-benefit analysis

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