What is "atheoretical" research? It is research that _____
a. attempts to resolve two conflicting theoretical viewpoints
b. analyzes the mathematical components of a particular theory
c. has no theoretical point of view
d. uses only deductive logic throughout the research process
C
The prefix "a" negates whatever follows it; hence "atheoretical" research is research that has no theory behind it.
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