When the goal of a study is to observe behavior in multiple settings, researchers are likely to use:
A)Behavioral sampling
B)Interval recording
C)Event sampling
D)Situational sampling

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Researchers are likely to use situational sampling for multiple settings.
Situational sampling is used when researchers observe behavior in multiple settings such as at school and home. Behavioral sampling includes both interval recording and event sampling. Interval recording involves observing behavior for a certain behavior of time. Event sampling entails observing a behavior every time it occurs.

When the Goal of a Study Is to Observe Behavior