Researchers Wanted to Avoid the Potential Problems of Bias in Recalling

question 552

Multiple Choice

Researchers wanted to avoid the potential problems of bias in recalling childhood events, so they designed a study in which they followed the development of two groups of boys for approximately 15 years. During this period they compared each group on a number of different traits and characteristics using standardized psychological tests. These researchers conducted:

• A) a retrospective study.
• B) cross-cultural research.
• C) a prospective study.
• D) survey research.

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