Asked by Nesrine Sbeih on Jul 21, 2024

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Which research method runs the greatest risk of collecting evidence that may be unrepresentative of what is generally true?

A) naturalistic observation
B) the case study
C) experimentation
D) the survey

Case Study

A research method that involves the intensive examination of an individual or group to explore the causes of underlying principles or phenomena.

Unrepresentative Evidence

Information or data that does not accurately reflect the overall situation or population, leading to skewed conclusions.

General Truth

A statement that is believed to be true universally or in most instances, often reflecting common knowledge or collective understanding.

  • Recognize various psychological research methodologies and their objectives.
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Alfonso VelazquezJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The case study method runs the greatest risk of collecting evidence that may be unrepresentative of what is generally true because it focuses on an in-depth analysis of a single subject or a small group, which may not be generalizable to the larger population.