A Researcher Is Interested in the Relationship Between Depression and the Loss

question 88

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in the relationship between depression and the loss of a loved one.The individuals of interest are bereaved adults and nonbereaved adults.The variables in this study receive no manipulation, and depression is measured in both sets of adults.This is an example of:

• A)naturalistic observation.
• B)a group comparison study.
• C)an experimental study.
• D)a case study.

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