In What Way Is Archival Research Most Like the Systematic

question 183

Multiple Choice

In what way is archival research most like the systematic observation of ongoing behaviors? Both methods

• A)make use of random assignment to conditions.
• B)have low external validity.
• C)make use of specific,well-defined categories for coding.
• D)are controversial methods of research in social psychology.

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Definitions:

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