Prior to initiating a large-scale research study, the researcher condu

Prior to initiating a large-scale research study, the researcher conducts a small-scale study using similar subjects, methods, instruments, measurements, and analysis. This is done in order to

a. define the conceptual framework of the study.
b. determine the quality of the study components.
c. link study variables to one another.
d. provide a study design.

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ANS: B