DrFriesen Wants to Investigate Whether Store Clerks Behave in a Discriminatory

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Multiple Choice

Dr.Friesen wants to investigate whether store clerks behave in a discriminatory manner toward teenagers.He is trying to decide between using naturalistic observation and using a questionnaire.What would be the best choice

• A) Questionnaires, because clerks would become angry and refuse to participate if they knew you were spying on them. 
• B) Naturalistic observation, because you can record behaviour and avoid self-report bias. 
• C) Questionnaires, because you'll be able to make cause-and-effect statements. 
• D) Naturalistic observation, because clerks would likely refuse to respond to questionnaires.

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