Which type of research is carried out to add to our understanding and store of knowledge, without any particular practical goals?
A) applied research
B) systematic research
C) heuristic research
D) basic research
Answer: D
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A. The King Caucus B. Party primaries C. Congressional nominations D. Presidential gerrymandering E. The spoils system
Which court makes the final decision in most cases?
A) The trial court B) The circuit court C) The court of appeals D) The U.S. Supreme Court E) The state Supreme Court
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a. animals that show similar behaviors to people's behaviors. b. simple research designs that investigate topics that are easy to understand. c. more diverse samples than studies that are more theoretical. d. results that do not help to understand theory.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false