Which of the following best illustrates a field study?
A) Caregivers of people with heart conditions are observed and interviewed at home.
B) Mice are observed before and after they are deprived of sleep.
C) A group of people are tested for intelligence when they are 20, 30, and 40 years old.
D) The brain wave patterns of autistic children are compared with those of nonautistic children.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A field study involves observing and sometimes interacting with subjects in their natural environment, without manipulating the environment. Option A, observing and interviewing caregivers at home, fits this definition as it involves studying people in their real-life setting.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Field Study