Dr. McCutcheon has completed a research study in the area of human development. The results were consistent with her initial hypotheses, and the research was conducted in an appropriate and professional manner. What would her next step be, according to your textbook?
A) She should keep the results confidential until she has completed several more studies confirming her findings.
B) She should write a textbook based on the results of her research.
C) She should submit the research to a scientific journal for publication.
D) She should share the results with the other professionals in her department.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best next step for Dr. McCutcheon would be to submit the research to a scientific journal for publication. This would allow for peer review and validation of her findings, as well as contribute to the field of human development. Keeping the results confidential or writing a textbook may be premature without further validation of the findings, while sharing the results with colleagues is important, publication would allow for a wider dissemination of the research.

Dr McCutcheon Has Completed a Research Study in the Area