When a researcher is deciding what information will be gathered (and from whom), that researcher is dealing with which of the following stages of the research design process?
A) purposes of research.
B) units of analysis.
C) topics for research.
D) time dimension.
E) motivations for research.

Question

When a researcher is deciding what information will be gathered (and from whom), that researcher is dealing with which of the following stages of the research design process?
A) ​purposes of research.
B) ​units of analysis.
C) ​topics for research.
D) ​time dimension.
E) ​motivations for research.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Units of analysis refer to what or whom the research will focus on. Therefore, deciding what information will be gathered and from whom pertains to this stage of the research design process.

When a Researcher Is Deciding What Information Will Be Gathered