In Which of the Scientific Research Methods Are Distortions in Self-Report

question 277

Multiple Choice

In which of the scientific research methods are distortions in self-report MOST likely to be of concern to the researcher?

• A) experimental method
• B) correlational method
• C) naturalistic observation method
• D) survey method

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