A Major Disadvantage of Using Laboratory Observation in a Research

question 118

Multiple Choice

A major disadvantage of using laboratory observation in a research study is that:

• A) the presence of researchers may cause participants to act differently than they would in their natural surroundings.
• B) it can be used only for explaining behaviour and not for describing it.
• C) it is often considered unethical.
• D) researchers have less control of the situation than they do in a naturalistic observation.

Recognize common fallacies in economic reasoning and their implications.

Understand the concept of efficiency in economic terms and identify criteria for evaluating economic policy outcomes.

Recognize the importance of econometrics and empirical data in forming and testing economic hypotheses.

Comprehend the concepts of marginalism and its relevance in economic decisions.

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