There Are Many Benefits from Grounding a Study in a Specific

Multiple Choice

There are many benefits from grounding a study in a specific theoretical model. Which of the following would not be an outcome of a researcher using a theory for a research study?

A) The concepts, interventions, and/or inter-relationships characterized by the theory would be directly linked to various aspects of the study.
B) The risk of bias would be reduced through the application of the theory.
C) An assessment rooted in the theory would allow for interpretation of the findings in an integrative and cohesive manner.
D) The research question or hypothesis may be explicitly stated through concepts and postulates of the theory.