Case Studies, Naturalistic Observation, and Surveys Are Best Suited for ________

question 94

Multiple Choice

Case studies, naturalistic observation, and surveys are best suited for ________ behaviors, beliefs, opinions, and attitudes.

• A) explaining Incorrect. Explanation of phenomena requires experimental research. The methods noted in this question are descriptive research.
• B) describing Correct. These are called "descriptive methods" because they can only describe, not explain, why behaviors happen.
• C) predicting
• D) determining the causes of

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Definitions:

Simple Analysis

A straightforward approach to data analysis that focuses on basic statistical techniques and models without involving complex computations.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study and whose data is collected for analysis.

Tested Once

Refers to conducting a particular test or experiment only one time under a specific set of conditions or parameters.

Tested Twice

The act of conducting a test or evaluation on the same subject or group twice to compare results, check for consistency, or measure change.