When researchers do not know exactly what behaviors to expect in their observational research, they can set up an artificial situation in a lab and observe behaviors in a preliminary study

Based on the preliminary data, the researchers can then generate hypotheses about behavior in the actual study. The preliminary study would involve
a. systematic observation.
b. observational research.
c. anthropomorphic research.
d. quasi-experimental research.


A

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