Which of the following are true statements about what research means?

Which of the following are true statements about what research means? (Choose all that apply.) Research:

a. and experiment are synonymous terms.
b. has specific protocols and steps to follow.
c. helps us know about new situations and concepts.
d. proves the “true reality” of a situation.

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ANS: B, C
Research has specific protocols and steps to follow.
Research helps us know about new situations and concepts.
Experiments are only one form of one kind of research (quantitative).
Although people tend to think research can “prove” something, it really only supports an idea or hypothesis.