If researchers were interested in studying individuals' attitudes toward the treatment of persons with mental illness in Canada,which of the following would they be MOST likely to use?
A) a case study
B) a survey
C) a naturalistic observation
D) an experiment

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Researchers would be most likely to use a survey to gather information on individuals' attitudes toward the treatment of persons with mental illness in Canada. Surveys allow for a large sample size and can be administered in a standardized way to ensure consistency in the responses. Case studies, naturalistic observations, and experiments may not provide the same level of broad, generalizable data that a survey would.

If Researchers Were Interested in Studying Individuals' Attitudes Toward the Treatment