When scientific analysis moves from the level of theoretical statements to that of testable

hypotheses, the process has involved:



a. inductive reasoning.
b. deductive reasoning.
c. common sense reasoning.
d. operational definitions.


B

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Which research design implies that researcher has established a theoretical framework, and then creates research questions, using the case study to measure factors that are most relevant, and factors that are not as relevant to the research question

for comparison? A) Exploratory case study B) Explanatory case study C) Descriptive case study D) Embedded case study

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Which of the following is NOT one of the audiences listed in the text for whom a research report

might be intended?

a. professionals in the social sciences b. lay public c. key informants in the research d. all of the answers represent audiences mentioned

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After a young woman was found in a man's basement for years.where she was held prisoner for five

years, the man who imprisoned her claimed that he was insane. Psychiatric testing, however, found that he did not have a mental disorder. Most likely, his behavior would be considered. a) Sadistic b) Criminal c) Abnormal d) Subthreshold mental illness

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In the early 20s and mid- to late-20s age groups, the percentage of men and women who remain single has

____________.

a. stayed the same b. declined c. more than doubled d. increased slightly

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