Horace Is Taking Part in a Research Study and Has

Multiple Choice

Horace is taking part in a research study and has been asked to evaluate the C-T-E structures used by the study to generate theory. During his evaluation, Horace discovers that the study's findings reveal a major flaw in the propositions used by the conceptual model being studied. Based on his findings, which statement is true about the research findings?

A) They are not operationally adequate.
B) They are not parsimonious.
C) They are not legitimate.
D) They are not empirically adequate.