When the results of a study conflict with previous research or with well-established theory, the researcher should
a. go back and rewrite the hypothesis section of the report
b. focus on the shortcomings of the study that could have caused such a result
c. include a reconsideration of the original theory in the discussion section
d. note that the previous research and theories are probably wrong
ANS: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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