Confidence in American institutions has generally ______ over recent history.

Governments often use bonds to finance ______, such as building new schools.

a. capital investments b. bonds c. dividends d. public debt

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Research methodology is the science of methods for investigating phenomena (SI). 2. The purpose of applied research is to develop new knowledge about phenomena such as problems, events, programs, or policies, and their relationships (SI). 3. Research begins by asking questions (SI). 4. Quantitative research methods involve the collection of data that can be analyzed using statistical methods (SI). 5. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are indispensable in addressing questions of basic and applied research (SI).