How Does Conducting Field Studies of Behavior Compare to Trying

question 39

Multiple Choice

How does conducting field studies of behavior compare to trying to measure behavior through surveys?

• A) Field studies are often more appropriate.
• B) Field studies are often less appropriate.
• C) Field studies produce the same results.
• D) Field studies are not comparable to surveys.

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Definitions:

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