Theories serve as a guide for research in that: Question 2 options: you cannot conduct research without the direction of a theory. theories focus research attention on certain phenomena as being relevant to the issues of concern. theories tell you what kind of research design would be most appropriate for a given study. theories tell you whether unwarranted biases have been introduced into the research process.

Tracey is a financial planner who received his cfp designation. tracey does not have any other designations or licenses. although tracey's expertise is investment planning, he is anxious to expand his client base and is willing to assist clients with any area of financial planning. over the last month tracey engaged in the following activities with troy, a new client. a. during the initial meeting, tracey collected personal data about troy including the estate planning documents troy had previously executed. b. during the second meeting, tracey recommended the use of a trust to fulfill some of troy's estate planning goals. c. troy called tracey one afternoon and asked if tracey could explain the probate process to him, which tracey promptly did. d. tracey downloaded a copy of a generic will from the internet, filled in troy's information and gave the document to troy to be executed. of the activities above, which would be considered the unauthorized practice of law?