A Researcher Wants to Test the Assertion That Female Olympic

question 37

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to test the assertion that female Olympic athletes committed suicide more often than male Olympic athletes.The appropriate method to use would be a(n)

• A) archival research study.
• B) survey.
• C) naturalistic observation study.
• D) field experiment.

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Definitions:

Artificial

Something made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural.

Obey

To follow the directives or commands of someone with authority or a set of rules or laws.

Social Category

A grouping of people based on shared characteristics or attributes, which may not necessarily lead to social interaction or shared identity.

Record

Documentation or evidence of events, activities, or achievements, maintained in written, digital, or another form.