In Considering the Evolution of Media Effects Research, Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

In considering the evolution of media effects research, which of the following is true?

• A) Studies based on surveys typically found minimal effects, but studies based on experiments found the opposite.
• B) Studies based on experiments typically found minimal effects, but survey studies found the opposite.
• C) Both survey-based and experimental studies reached the same conclusion of minimal effects.
• D) The type of research methodology is unrelated to the results.

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