Applied Research Done in a Field Setting

question 52

Multiple Choice

Applied research done in a field setting

• A)is never able to accomplish random assignment
• B)will find it impossible to accomplish informed consent
• C)will be stronger in external than in internal validity
• D)cannot manipulate independent variables

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