What Is Meant by Researchers Taking a "Shot Gun" Approach

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is meant by researchers taking a "shot gun" approach to conducting intervention research?

• A)The health psychologists are forcing participants to finish the intervention process.
• B)It is the most cost-effective approach.
• C)Large numbers of people are exposed to the intervention with the hope that those who need it are included in the exposed group.
• D)The outcomes are more effective because of the care taken to intervene at the appropriate level with the population most at risk.

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Definitions:

Withholding Food

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Jumping Over A Broomstick

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