Which of the following would not be empirical research? a. Editorial

Which of the following would not be empirical research?

a. Editorial in a prestigious research journal
b. Examination of ways to reduce test anxiety
c. Master’s thesis—because it is conducted by a student
d. Small study with a sample size of 10

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ANS: A
Empirical is defined as knowledge derived from research. Editorials are generally someone’s opinion on a subject.
The reason for the selection of the topic is usually discussed in the significance of the research section of a research report.
A master’s thesis is a report of a research study.
Statistical tests are typically discussed in the methodology section of a research report.