Question
What is the purpose of a research design?
To analyze the data collected in the study
To guide the overall plan or strategy for conducting a study
To establish the reliability and validity of measures
To select participants for the study
To analyze the data collected in the study
To guide the overall plan or strategy for conducting a study
To establish the reliability and validity of measures
To select participants for the study
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The purpose of a research design is **to guide the overall plan or strategy for conducting a study**. It outlines how the research will be conducted, including how data will be collected, measured, and analyzed, ensuring that the research questions are effectively addressed. While the other options listed (analyzing data, establishing reliability and validity, and selecting participants) are important components of the research process, they fall under the broader framework defined by the research design.