Professor Wagner is explaining to his participants the purpose behind the experiment they just participated in, along with a general description of the results. He is engaging in what aspect of a research study?
a) debriefing
b) informed consent
c) ethical considerations
d) correlation
ANS: A, Debriefing is a process that allows the researcher to fully disclose the nature of the study and provide more information. It occurs once an individual's participation is complete.
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a. first 6 months c. first year b. first 9 months d. second year
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A. idiographic B. correlational C. qualitative D. explanatory