resource that can adversely affect one's mental health in some environmental conditions.
d. More than anything else, the research reported in this article was exploratory in character. The study did not test theory, nor did it generate theory. Rather, the study used theory as a basis to understand how the concept of time affected one's capacity to perform academically.
e. There is no indication in the article of any action or reporting on the part of the researchers that would directly harm any individual or any societal group. The stated intention of the article was to learn how one factor ù the perception of time ù affected one's capacity to achieve academically. If, however, someone were attempt to use the findings of this study to conclude that speakers of African languages were not capable (on average) of being high achievers academically, an ethical breach would occur (as well as a misconstruing of the findings of this study).
a. The research problem was stated in the format of a research question. The researchers actually stated a series of three related research questions. Essentially, the researcher problem was concerned with the effect of the concept of time on academic achievement, the effect of language on the concept of time, and the educational implications for learners of these two relationships.
b. The research problem is consistent with
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