Sherman and Berk's (1984) study looking at the impact of arrest in actual domestic violence incidents is an example of a:
A)Experiment
B) Field experiment
C) Quasi-experimental design
D) Posttest
E) Law Enforcement Adequacy Test

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Sherman and Berk's study was conducted in the field, meaning it took place in a real-life setting rather than a controlled laboratory setting. Therefore, it is considered a field experiment, which involves manipulating and observing variables in a natural setting.

Sherman and Berk's (1984) Study Looking at the Impact of Arrest