After Susan collects and analyzes her data,which of the following is the next logical step?
A)Writing a paper challenging Self-Determination Theory,because only some of her data supported it
B)Ignoring the data that did not fit the theory
C)Recalculating her data to fit the theory
D)Altering or amending the theory to fit her data

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The next logical step after collecting and analyzing data is to evaluate the results and determine whether they support or contradict the theory being tested. If the data contradicts the theory, the theory needs to be modified to account for the new information. Therefore, the best choice is to alter or amend the theory to fit the data. Writing a paper challenging Self-Determination Theory, ignoring the data, or recalculating the data would not be appropriate responses to the results.

After Susan Collects and Analyzes Her Data,which of the Following