Cheng is conducting a research study on the effects of speech defects. As part of his research, he is devising an operational definition of nervousness. Which of the following steps of the scientific method is he at?
A. formulating an explanation
B. carrying out research designed to support or refute the explanation
C. communicating the findings
D. identifying questions of interest
Answer:B
Cheng is conducting a research study on the effects of speech defects. As part of his research, he is devising an operational definition of nervousness. Which of the following steps of the scientific method is he at?
A. formulating an explanation B. carrying out research designed to support or refute the explanation C. communicating the findings D. identifying questions of interest