Which of the Following Research Designs Would Be the LEAST

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research designs would be the LEAST useful when using a sample population of a typical college freshman class to make comparisons of preretirement and postretirement exercise regimen on positive life outlooks?

• A) experimental design
• B) quasi-experimental design
• C) correlational design
• D) surveys

Understand group dynamics including roles, communication structure, and power structure.

Analyze the influence of culture on conformity and obedience.

Recognize the phenomena of social loafing and its impact on group productivity.

Identify the characteristics and consequences of groupthink and group polarization.

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