DrCrane Is Studying Patients Who Are in the Residual Phase

question 37

Multiple Choice

Dr.Crane is studying patients who are in the residual phase of schizophrenia.His colleague,Dr.Mellus,takes detailed notes during a series of interviews and interactions that Dr.Crane has with one such patient for later analysis.What research method are these doctors employing?

• A)Experimental study
• B)Case study
• C)Correlational study
• D)Experiential study

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