Which of the following would be a good source for research ideas?
A) observing that in everyday life people do not behave the way a theory says they should
B) reading a study and thinking, "Hmm; they seem not to have taken X into account in testing their hypothesis."
C) reading a study and thinking, "Hmm; they say that A caused their results, but I think that it was really B."
D) all of the above

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All of the above options can be good sources for research ideas as they involve questioning existing theories, methods or results, and suggesting alternative or novel approaches to studying a phenomenon. By critically evaluating existing research, researchers can identify gaps in knowledge or areas in need of further investigation, which can inform the development of new research questions and hypotheses.

Which of the Following Would Be a Good Source for Research