Which Statement Best Describes Personality Research Methods

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes personality research methods?

• A) Experimental research is the best research method. Others are now obsolete.
• B) Personality can only be studied by correlational methods, since it is not possible to do true experiments in this area.
• C) Personality research is best done with large groups of subjects.
• D) A variety of personality research methods are appropriate for personality research.

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