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Why might a researcher consider a government database more reliable than an online forum?
It contains a large quantity of posts on many topics
It undergoes a rigorous process before publication
It has a user-friendly interface with easy navigation
It allows users to express opinions interactively organisms under discussion
Which approach is most effective in scrutinizing evidence that challenges established perspectives on the impact of social media on self-esteem?
Surveying only populations that have been researched extensively in the past.
Replicating classic experiments without considering the evolution of social media platforms.
Limiting the literature review to articles that confirm the prevailing theories on social media and self-esteem.
Performing a meta-analysis of recent studies showing varied results compared to older foundational research.
Which approach would best determine whether quantitative methodologies from diverse educational attainment studies are equally reliable?
Examining if each employs equivalent statistical measures and controls that account for variables affecting educational attainment.
Ensuring that all studied populations include identical age groups for cross-study comparability purposes.
Verifying that results from all studies align closely with established theories on educational achievement levels.
Checking if all studies have similar numbers of citations as an indicator of peer recognition and reliability.
Considering current environmental concerns, which research question would provide insight into long-term sustainability practices within urban development projects?
What types of green infrastructure are most commonly implemented in urban development projects today?
How much funding is allocated towards sustainable practices within typical urban development budgets?
Are residents satisfied with green spaces included within their urban communities?
How does incorporating green infrastructure influence long-term ecological outcomes in newly-developed urban areas?
When conducting research involving human subjects, what ethical consideration is crucial to protect participant confidentiality?
Use convenience sampling to select participants.
Obtain informed consent and anonymize data.
Share findings with participants before publication.
Limit the study sample to volunteers only.
In order to determine patterns within large sets of numerical data that could suggest correlations, what type of research methodology should be utilized?
Phenomenological research
Statistical analysis
Discourse analysis
Grounded theory approach
Why would an experimental method involving random assignment be preferred over a correlational study when investigating the effect of group study sessions on test scores?
Random assignment helps establish causality by controlling extraneous variables that could confound results.
Experimental methods require fewer resources and are less time-consuming than correlational studies overall.
Correlational studies are less efficient at handling large groups required in studying group dynamics like study sessions.
Random assignment increases the external validity of findings from group studies beyond controlled environments.

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How should a researcher determine the validity of conflicting methodologies when comparing qualitative studies on adolescent social behaviors?
Count the number of participants in each study to identify which has a larger sample size.
Evaluate the appropriateness of sample selection and depth of data analysis in each study.
Compare the publication dates of the studies to decide which methodology is more current.
Assess the length of time each study took to collect data, equating longer durations with higher validity.
In ethical research practice, what should be done if there is a conflict of interest?
It may only be shared with colleagues.
The entire project should be abandoned immediately.
It can be overlooked if minor.
It should be disclosed transparently.
What should be included in a research plan to link evidence effectively to your claims?
Photographs related to the subject being studied.
An explanation of how the data supports your hypothesis or argument.
The history of previous experiments on the topic area.
A list of all books and articles referenced during research.