Research is often argued to have four major purposes. Which of the following answers correctly identifies them?

a. validation, explanation, prediction, and control
b. description, explanation, prediction, and control
c. description, generalization, prediction, and interpretation
d. description, explanation, quantification, and control
e. description, explanation, prediction, and interpretation


b. description, explanation, prediction, and control

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According to your textbook, a speaker who attempts to establish goodwill in the introduction of a speech is aiming to convince the audience that he or she

A. will avoid using illogical arguments. B. is qualified to speak on the topic. C. has the best interests of the audience in mind. D. will not talk for a long time. E. is willing to take questions at the end of the speech.

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An invitational approach to speaking is employed when we encounter people whose positions on social and political issues are not like our own, but when it may be inappropriate to attempt to persuade someone that our view is the correct one

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to information-processing research, we cannot comprehend more than ____ points (give or take two) at one time

a. ?Three b. ?Five c. ?Seven d. ?Nine e. ?None of the above

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Intergroup conflict describes modes by which two groups adapt to each other and resolve cultural differences.  

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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