Ya-ling was reading a research report on the challenges learners' face when reading diagrams in science textbooks. She was really interested in the research but questioned the instructional materials that the participants were given. It appears that they may have been much too hard for the participants to read. Since the author did not adequately describe the materials, Ya-ling has identified a potential flaw in the __________ of this research report.
A) introduction
B) references
C) method
D) results

Question

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The method section of a research report describes the participants and the materials they were given. Ya-ling questions the instructional materials used, suggesting that they may have been too difficult for the participants. This points to a potential flaw in the method of the research.

Ya-Ling Was Reading a Research Report on the Challenges Learners