Arthur has developed a hypothesis and now is designing a study to test it. Which of the following can provide the best guidance regarding his choice of measures, types of data to be collected, and methods for interpreting the data?

a. the people who are readily available to study
b. the scientific literature in the area of interest
c. the method that can be replicated by others
d. personal observations during the development phase


ANSWER:
b

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