Researchers Who Favor the Single Subject Approach Over the Group

question 11

Multiple Choice

Researchers who favor the single subject approach over the group research approach assume that most variability within the subject's behavior:

• A) is intrinsic and should be controlled statistically
• B) is caused by the research situation, or setting
• C) cannot be removed
• D) is minimal and therefore irrelevant

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