Multiple Choice
Case studies, naturalistic observation, and surveys are best suited for ________ behaviors, beliefs, opinions, and attitudes.
A) explaining Incorrect. Explanation of phenomena requires experimental research. The methods noted in this question are descriptive research.
B) describing Correct. These are called "descriptive methods" because they can only describe, not explain, why behaviors happen.
C) predicting
D) determining the causes of
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