Earls and Lalumière (2002)conducted an in-depth study of a 54-year-old white male who was serving a 5-year prison sentence for animal cruelty. The researchers used:
A)A case study design
B)A correlational design
C)An experimental design
D)A mixed design

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The study conducted by Earls and Lalumière is an in-depth analysis of a single individual, which is consistent with a case study design. This type of research design is typically used to investigate rare or unique cases and to provide detailed information about a specific individual or situation. Correlational designs are used to examine the relationship between two or more variables, while experimental designs are used to investigate cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating one variable and measuring its effects on another. Mixed designs combine elements of two or more designs. None of these designs are appropriate for the study conducted by Earls and Lalumière, which are focused on exploring the specific case of a 54-year-old prisoner convicted of animal cruelty. Therefore, the best choice is A) A case study design.

Earls and Lalumière (2002)conducted an In-Depth Study of a 54-Year-Old