Which of the Following Techniques Is Often Employed by Social

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is often employed by social scientists to eliminate the problem of external validity associated with experiments?

• A) participant observation
• B) personal interviews
• C) the survey technique
• D) the field experiment

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Definitions:

Welfare

Programs and policies designed to help individuals and families in need, usually provided by the government.

Stagflation

A situation in the economy characterized by slow growth and high unemployment coupled with high inflation.

Price Level

The total mean price of the complete array of goods and services in the economy.

Real Output

Real output refers to the total amount of goods and services produced, adjusted for price changes and inflation, giving a more accurate reflection of an economy's size and growth.