What Is the Primary Reason a Researcher Might Not Use

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason a researcher might not use the experimental research design?

• A) Many topics can not be explored ethically with the experimental research design
• B) The design does not provide any information about causality
• C) Because these studies are across time (e.g., one year or two year follow-up), they take too long to complete
• D) The design is looked down upon by the field of developmental psychopathology

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