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Which of the following is most clearly an example of a basic research question? ? What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice vocabulary exam? ? Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective with small children? ? Do signs in public restrooms encouraging people to wash their hands actually increase the rate of hand washing? ? Does a joke seem funnier when other people are laughing at it?

          Which of the following is most clearly an example of a basic research question?
? What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice vocabulary exam?
? Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective with small children?
? Do signs in public restrooms encouraging people to wash their hands actually increase the rate of hand washing?
? Does a joke seem funnier when other people are laughing at it?

Which of the following is most clearly an example of a basic research question?
? What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice vocabulary exam?
? Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective with small children?
? Do signs in public restrooms encouraging people to wash their hands actually increase the rate of hand washing?
? Does a joke seem funnier when other people are laughing at it?

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The first option, "What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice vocabulary exam?" is not a basic research question because it is focused on finding the best method for a specific task, rather than exploring a broader scientific concept or phenomenon. Show more…

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Which of the following is most clearly an example of a basic research question? O What is the best way to study for a multiple-choice vocabulary exam? O Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective with small children? O Do signs in public restrooms encouraging people to wash their hands actually increase the rate of hand washing? O Does a joke seem funnier when other people are laughing at it?