A Major Problem with Observational Research in the Natural Environment

question 49

Multiple Choice

A major problem with observational research in the natural environment is that

• A)it always involves a very small sample size.
• B)it raises the ethical issue of informed consent.
• C)it is actually clinical research.
• D)researchers prefer to manipulate independent variables.

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