Which section of a research report tells how and why observations were made and describes the specific procedures used by the researchers to gather data?
a. discussion
b. introduction
c. results
d. method
ANSWER: d
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A) rarely shows the symptoms of melancholia. B) has a poorer prognosis than others with major depression. C) usually responds rapidly to anti-depressant medications. D) is diagnosed as having "double depression."
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