Briefly describe some of the hallmarks that distinguish a field study
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: 1) A field study is research carried out in a naturally occurring setting; 2) Field studies capture behavior in real-life settings where participants may behave more naturally than they would if they were brought into a laboratory; 3) Field studies may be used in both correlational studies and experiments; 4) It is often difficult to run an experiment in real-world settings where it is hard to exert control over the situation and environment; 5) Field studies are more typical of correlational designs than experimental designs.
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A. 2% B. 8% C. 17% D. 26%
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A) from lower-SES families B) emotionally dependent on their parents C) not involved in campus social organizations D) from families that value a college education
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A. conscientiousness B. impulsivity C. introversion D. anxiety
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false