Which of the following statements is true about quantitative methods of research in psychology?
A. They include methods like interviews and focus groups that are most often used in psychology and women's studies.
B. They explore a topic in an open-ended way, without trying to systematically count or manipulate behaviors.
C. They include methods like case study and ethnography, in which the researcher works within a community and tries to learn its customs and traditions.
D. They involve measuring behavior, averaging it over a group of people, and comparing groups with statistical tests.
Answer: D
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