Which of these was offered as a reason sometimes given by ...

[lunatika]

Which of these was offered as a reason sometimes given by researchers for conducting research from an atheoretical point of view?
 
  a. The researcher rejects all of the theories represented in the literature.
  b. The researcher was unable to find any theories related to the area of interest.
  c. The researcher was just curious about a particular cause-effect relationship.
  d. All of these were presented.

Question 2

A careful review of the literature is important as a first step in the research process because it provides the researcher with _____.
 
  a. sound conclusions c. atheoretical procedures
  b. atheoretical paradigms d. sound premises

[Kimmy]

Answer to Question 1

D
There are three basic reasons for conducting atheoretical research.

Answer to Question 2

D
Atheoretical research is not based on the literature. Sound conclusions require empirical testing and verification. But sound premises can be found in the literature.

[lunatika]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shailee]

Gracias!