A Major Problem with Observational Research in the Natural Environment

question 83

Multiple Choice

A major problem with observational research in the natural environment is that

• A)it always involves a very small sample size.
• B)it raises the ethical issue of informed consent.
• C)its requirements are as elaborate as that of clinical research.
• D)its independent variables are often manipulated by researchers.

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