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51)Which descriptive method would be most appropriate for studying flirtation behaviour in college students? A)test B)survey C)observation D)case study 52)Which descriptive method would be most appropriate for studying mathematics ability of incoming college students? A)case study B)test C)observation D)survey 53)Which descriptive method would be most appropriate for studying changes in behaviour following a rare brain disorder? A)observation B)survey C)case study D)test 54)An academic researcher would use the case study method in all of the following situations EXCEPT: A)when the purpose of the research is to track down a cause. B)when practical considerations prevent other methods of gathering information. C)when first beginning to study a research topic. D)when ethical considerations prevent other methods of gathering information. 55)In ________ the researcher carefully and systematically watches and records behaviour, without interfering with the behaviour. A)survey research B)double-blind research C)experimental research D)observational research 56)An advantage of observational studies is that: A)they can provide accurate descriptions of behaviour. B)they do not provide hypotheses to be tested. C)they can answer questions about cause and effect. D)the presence of observers can alter the behaviour being observed. 57)Dawn is systematically recording behaviours at a nursery school, making sure that she doesn’t interfere with the behaviours. Dawn is engaged in: A)double-blind research. B)observational research. C)survey research. D)experimental research. 58)For his adult development class, Barry is systematically recording behaviours at an assisted-care facility, making sure that he doesn’t interfere with the behaviours. Barry is engaged in: A)observational research. B)statistically significant research. C)standardized testing. D)experimental research. 59)Dr. Littman-Smith is conducting research in Kenya in order to determine the ways that mothers and their toddlers interact throughout the day. It is most likely that she is engaged in: A)case study research. B)experimental research. C)laboratory observation. D)naturalistic observation. 60)Dr. Nicod is conducting research in France in order to determine the ways that mothers and their toddlers interact throughout the day. It is most likely that she is engaged in: A)meta-analysis research. B)naturalistic observation. C)survey research. D)psychological testing.